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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,263.52, 15,543.68 and 6,295.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,263.52, 15,543.68 and 6,295.52 is: 8,687.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,263.52 : 15,543.68 = 6,295.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,263.52/15,543.68 = 6,295.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,263.52x = 15,543.68 × 6,295.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,263.52x = 97,855,548.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,855,548.31/11,263.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,687.83

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