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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,297.73, 15,590.85 and 6,261.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,297.73, 15,590.85 and 6,261.93 is: 8,641.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,297.73 : 15,590.85 = 6,261.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,297.73/15,590.85 = 6,261.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,297.73x = 15,590.85 × 6,261.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,297.73x = 97,628,811.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,628,811.34/11,297.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,641.45

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