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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,300.82, 15,593.49 and 6,265.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,300.82, 15,593.49 and 6,265.03 is: 8,644.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,300.82 : 15,593.49 = 6,265.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,300.82/15,593.49 = 6,265.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,300.82x = 15,593.49 × 6,265.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,300.82x = 97,693,682.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,693,682.65/11,300.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,644.83

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