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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,618.97, 16,033.52 and 6,313.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,618.97, 16,033.52 and 6,313.75 is: 8,712.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,618.97 : 16,033.52 = 6,313.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,618.97/16,033.52 = 6,313.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,618.97x = 16,033.52 × 6,313.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,618.97x = 101,231,594.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,231,594.84/11,618.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,712.61

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