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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,301.30, 15,595.72 and 6,265.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,301.30, 15,595.72 and 6,265.52 is: 8,646.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,301.30 : 15,595.72 = 6,265.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,301.30/15,595.72 = 6,265.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,301.30x = 15,595.72 × 6,265.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,301.30x = 97,715,295.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,715,295.57/11,301.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,646.38

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