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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,293.91, 15,584.82 and 6,257.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,293.91, 15,584.82 and 6,257.66 is: 8,635.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,293.91 : 15,584.82 = 6,257.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,293.91/15,584.82 = 6,257.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,293.91x = 15,584.82 × 6,257.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,293.91x = 97,524,426.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,524,426.80/11,293.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,635.14

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