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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,298.60, 15,591.65 and 6,262.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,298.60, 15,591.65 and 6,262.92 is: 8,642.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,298.60 : 15,591.65 = 6,262.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,298.60/15,591.65 = 6,262.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,298.60x = 15,591.65 × 6,262.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,298.60x = 97,649,225.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,649,225.30/11,298.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,642.60

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