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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,299.29, 15,592.98 and 6,263.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,299.29, 15,592.98 and 6,263.45 is: 8,643.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,299.29 : 15,592.98 = 6,263.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,299.29/15,592.98 = 6,263.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,299.29x = 15,592.98 × 6,263.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,299.29x = 97,665,850.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,665,850.58/11,299.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,643.54

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