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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,262, 15,542.04 and 6,294

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,262, 15,542.04 and 6,294 is: 8,685.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,262 : 15,542.04 = 6,294 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,262/15,542.04 = 6,294/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,262x = 15,542.04 × 6,294
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,262x = 97,821,599.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,821,599.76/11,262
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,685.99

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