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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,295.26, 15,587.46 and 6,327.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,295.26, 15,587.46 and 6,327.26 is: 8,731.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,295.26 : 15,587.46 = 6,327.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,295.26/15,587.46 = 6,327.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,295.26x = 15,587.46 × 6,327.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,295.26x = 98,625,912.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,625,912.16/11,295.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,731.62

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