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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,298.97, 15,592.15 and 6,263.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,298.97, 15,592.15 and 6,263.27 is: 8,643.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,298.97 : 15,592.15 = 6,263.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,298.97/15,592.15 = 6,263.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,298.97x = 15,592.15 × 6,263.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,298.97x = 97,657,751.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,657,751.71/11,298.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,643.07

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