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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,298.49, 15,591.89 and 6,263.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,298.49, 15,591.89 and 6,263.03 is: 8,642.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,298.49 : 15,591.89 = 6,263.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,298.49/15,591.89 = 6,263.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,298.49x = 15,591.89 × 6,263.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,298.49x = 97,652,529.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,652,529.46/11,298.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,642.97

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