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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,266.88, 15,548.31 and 6,298.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,266.88, 15,548.31 and 6,298.88 is: 8,692.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,266.88 : 15,548.31 = 6,298.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,266.88/15,548.31 = 6,298.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,266.88x = 15,548.31 × 6,298.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,266.88x = 97,936,861.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,936,861.15/11,266.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,692.46

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