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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,299.73, 15,593.04 and 6,263.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,299.73, 15,593.04 and 6,263.90 is: 8,643.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,299.73 : 15,593.04 = 6,263.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,299.73/15,593.04 = 6,263.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,299.73x = 15,593.04 × 6,263.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,299.73x = 97,673,165.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,673,165.29/11,299.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,643.85

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