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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,298.64, 15,592.21 and 6,262.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,298.64, 15,592.21 and 6,262.94 is: 8,642.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,298.64 : 15,592.21 = 6,262.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,298.64/15,592.21 = 6,262.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,298.64x = 15,592.21 × 6,262.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,298.64x = 97,653,075.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,653,075.70/11,298.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,642.91

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