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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,298.33, 15,591.60 and 6,262.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,298.33, 15,591.60 and 6,262.83 is: 8,642.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,298.33 : 15,591.60 = 6,262.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,298.33/15,591.60 = 6,262.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,298.33x = 15,591.60 × 6,262.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,298.33x = 97,647,540.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,647,540.23/11,298.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,642.65

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