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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,296.63, 15,588.90 and 6,261.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,296.63, 15,588.90 and 6,261.07 is: 8,640.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,296.63 : 15,588.90 = 6,261.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,296.63/15,588.90 = 6,261.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,296.63x = 15,588.90 × 6,261.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,296.63x = 97,603,194.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,603,194.12/11,296.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,640.03

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