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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,068.65, 15,276.69 and 6,288.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,068.65, 15,276.69 and 6,288.93 is: 8,679.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,068.65 : 15,276.69 = 6,288.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,068.65/15,276.69 = 6,288.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,068.65x = 15,276.69 × 6,288.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,068.65x = 96,074,034.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,074,034.04/11,068.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,679.83

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