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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,267.67, 15,549.30 and 6,299.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,267.67, 15,549.30 and 6,299.67 is: 8,693.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,267.67 : 15,549.30 = 6,299.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,267.67/15,549.30 = 6,299.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,267.67x = 15,549.30 × 6,299.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,267.67x = 97,955,458.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,955,458.73/11,267.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,693.50

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