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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,063.59, 15,268.60 and 6,284.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,063.59, 15,268.60 and 6,284.39 is: 8,672.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,063.59 : 15,268.60 = 6,284.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,063.59/15,268.60 = 6,284.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,063.59x = 15,268.60 × 6,284.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,063.59x = 95,953,768.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,953,768.67/11,063.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,672.93

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