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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,299.41, 15,594.11 and 6,265.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,299.41, 15,594.11 and 6,265.21 is: 8,646.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,299.41 : 15,594.11 = 6,265.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,299.41/15,594.11 = 6,265.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,299.41x = 15,594.11 × 6,265.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,299.41x = 97,700,373.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,700,373.91/11,299.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,646.50

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