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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,298.93, 15,591.96 and 6,262.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,298.93, 15,591.96 and 6,262.74 is: 8,642.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,298.93 : 15,591.96 = 6,262.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,298.93/15,591.96 = 6,262.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,298.93x = 15,591.96 × 6,262.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,298.93x = 97,648,391.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,648,391.57/11,298.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,642.27

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