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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,301.28, 15,595.80 and 6,266.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,301.28, 15,595.80 and 6,266.32 is: 8,647.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,301.28 : 15,595.80 = 6,266.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,301.28/15,595.80 = 6,266.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,301.28x = 15,595.80 × 6,266.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,301.28x = 97,728,273.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,728,273.46/11,301.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,647.54

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