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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,299.76, 15,593.66 and 6,263.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,299.76, 15,593.66 and 6,263.96 is: 8,644.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,299.76 : 15,593.66 = 6,263.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,299.76/15,593.66 = 6,263.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,299.76x = 15,593.66 × 6,263.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,299.76x = 97,678,111.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,678,111.27/11,299.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,644.27

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