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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,293.52, 15,585.04 and 6,325.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,293.52, 15,585.04 and 6,325.52 is: 8,729.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,293.52 : 15,585.04 = 6,325.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,293.52/15,585.04 = 6,325.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,293.52x = 15,585.04 × 6,325.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,293.52x = 98,583,482.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,583,482.22/11,293.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,729.21

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