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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,298.62, 15,592.70 and 6,263.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,298.62, 15,592.70 and 6,263.40 is: 8,643.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,298.62 : 15,592.70 = 6,263.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,298.62/15,592.70 = 6,263.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,298.62x = 15,592.70 × 6,263.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,298.62x = 97,663,317.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,663,317.18/11,298.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,643.83

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