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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,261.92, 15,541.46 and 6,293.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,261.92, 15,541.46 and 6,293.92 is: 8,685.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,261.92 : 15,541.46 = 6,293.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,261.92/15,541.46 = 6,293.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,261.92x = 15,541.46 × 6,293.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,261.92x = 97,816,705.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,816,705.92/11,261.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,685.62

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