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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,301.64, 15,595.89 and 6,266.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,301.64, 15,595.89 and 6,266.08 is: 8,646.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,301.64 : 15,595.89 = 6,266.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,301.64/15,595.89 = 6,266.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,301.64x = 15,595.89 × 6,266.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,301.64x = 97,725,094.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,725,094.41/11,301.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,646.98

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