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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,294.65, 15,586.41 and 6,258.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,294.65, 15,586.41 and 6,258.76 is: 8,636.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,294.65 : 15,586.41 = 6,258.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,294.65/15,586.41 = 6,258.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,294.65x = 15,586.41 × 6,258.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,294.65x = 97,551,599.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,551,599.45/11,294.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,636.97

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