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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,297.92, 15,591.09 and 6,329.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,297.92, 15,591.09 and 6,329.92 is: 8,735.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,297.92 : 15,591.09 = 6,329.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,297.92/15,591.09 = 6,329.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,297.92x = 15,591.09 × 6,329.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,297.92x = 98,690,352.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,690,352.41/11,297.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,735.27

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