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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,292.06, 15,583.05 and 6,324.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,292.06, 15,583.05 and 6,324.06 is: 8,727.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,292.06 : 15,583.05 = 6,324.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,292.06/15,583.05 = 6,324.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,292.06x = 15,583.05 × 6,324.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,292.06x = 98,548,143.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,548,143.18/11,292.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,727.21

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