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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,295.63, 15,587.52 and 6,260.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,295.63, 15,587.52 and 6,260.07 is: 8,638.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,295.63 : 15,587.52 = 6,260.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,295.63/15,587.52 = 6,260.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,295.63x = 15,587.52 × 6,260.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,295.63x = 97,578,966.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,578,966.33/11,295.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,638.65

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