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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,290.38, 15,580.72 and 6,322.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,290.38, 15,580.72 and 6,322.38 is: 8,724.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,290.38 : 15,580.72 = 6,322.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,290.38/15,580.72 = 6,322.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,290.38x = 15,580.72 × 6,322.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,290.38x = 98,507,232.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,507,232.51/11,290.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,724.88

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