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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,260.08, 15,538.88 and 6,292.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,260.08, 15,538.88 and 6,292.08 is: 8,683.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,260.08 : 15,538.88 = 6,292.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,260.08/15,538.88 = 6,292.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,260.08x = 15,538.88 × 6,292.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,260.08x = 97,771,876.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,771,876.07/11,260.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,683.05

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