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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,298.76, 15,593.10 and 6,264.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,298.76, 15,593.10 and 6,264.61 is: 8,645.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,298.76 : 15,593.10 = 6,264.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,298.76/15,593.10 = 6,264.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,298.76x = 15,593.10 × 6,264.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,298.76x = 97,684,690.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,684,690.19/11,298.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,645.61

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