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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,625.61, 16,042.99 and 6,320.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,625.61, 16,042.99 and 6,320.29 is: 8,721.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,625.61 : 16,042.99 = 6,320.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,625.61/16,042.99 = 6,320.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,625.61x = 16,042.99 × 6,320.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,625.61x = 101,396,237.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,396,237.45/11,625.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,721.80

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