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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,288.96, 15,577.60 and 6,320

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,288.96, 15,577.60 and 6,320 is: 8,720.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,288.96 : 15,577.60 = 6,320 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,288.96/15,577.60 = 6,320/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,288.96x = 15,577.60 × 6,320
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,288.96x = 98,450,432
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,450,432/11,288.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,720.95

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