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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,298.39, 15,591.80 and 6,262.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,298.39, 15,591.80 and 6,262.69 is: 8,642.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,298.39 : 15,591.80 = 6,262.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,298.39/15,591.80 = 6,262.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,298.39x = 15,591.80 × 6,262.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,298.39x = 97,646,609.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,646,609.94/11,298.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,642.52

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