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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,260.67, 15,539.73 and 6,292.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,260.67, 15,539.73 and 6,292.67 is: 8,683.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,260.67 : 15,539.73 = 6,292.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,260.67/15,539.73 = 6,292.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,260.67x = 15,539.73 × 6,292.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,260.67x = 97,786,392.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,786,392.78/11,260.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,683.89

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