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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,293, 15,584.34 and 6,325

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,293, 15,584.34 and 6,325 is: 8,728.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,293 : 15,584.34 = 6,325 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,293/15,584.34 = 6,325/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,293x = 15,584.34 × 6,325
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,293x = 98,570,950.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,570,950.50/11,293
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,728.50

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