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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,301.65, 15,596.35 and 6,265.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,301.65, 15,596.35 and 6,265.55 is: 8,646.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,301.65 : 15,596.35 = 6,265.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,301.65/15,596.35 = 6,265.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,301.65x = 15,596.35 × 6,265.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,301.65x = 97,719,734.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,719,734.07/11,301.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,646.50

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