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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,298.36, 15,591.49 and 6,262.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,298.36, 15,591.49 and 6,262.54 is: 8,642.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,298.36 : 15,591.49 = 6,262.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,298.36/15,591.49 = 6,262.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,298.36x = 15,591.49 × 6,262.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,298.36x = 97,642,329.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,642,329.78/11,298.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,642.17

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