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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,296.62, 15,588.09 and 6,260.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,296.62, 15,588.09 and 6,260.70 is: 8,639.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,296.62 : 15,588.09 = 6,260.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,296.62/15,588.09 = 6,260.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,296.62x = 15,588.09 × 6,260.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,296.62x = 97,592,355.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,592,355.06/11,296.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,639.08

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