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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,297.13, 15,589.94 and 6,261.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,297.13, 15,589.94 and 6,261.63 is: 8,640.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,297.13 : 15,589.94 = 6,261.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,297.13/15,589.94 = 6,261.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,297.13x = 15,589.94 × 6,261.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,297.13x = 97,618,326.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,618,326.74/11,297.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,640.99

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