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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,294.26, 15,586.08 and 6,326.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,294.26, 15,586.08 and 6,326.26 is: 8,730.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,294.26 : 15,586.08 = 6,326.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,294.26/15,586.08 = 6,326.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,294.26x = 15,586.08 × 6,326.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,294.26x = 98,601,594.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,601,594.46/11,294.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,730.24

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