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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,269.08, 15,551.28 and 6,301.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,269.08, 15,551.28 and 6,301.08 is: 8,695.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,269.08 : 15,551.28 = 6,301.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,269.08/15,551.28 = 6,301.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,269.08x = 15,551.28 × 6,301.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,269.08x = 97,989,859.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,989,859.38/11,269.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,695.46

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