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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,301.28, 15,595.88 and 6,265.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,301.28, 15,595.88 and 6,265.60 is: 8,646.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,301.28 : 15,595.88 = 6,265.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,301.28/15,595.88 = 6,265.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,301.28x = 15,595.88 × 6,265.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,301.28x = 97,717,545.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,717,545.73/11,301.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,646.59

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