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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,301.82, 15,595.39 and 6,265.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,301.82, 15,595.39 and 6,265.91 is: 8,646.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,301.82 : 15,595.39 = 6,265.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,301.82/15,595.39 = 6,265.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,301.82x = 15,595.39 × 6,265.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,301.82x = 97,719,333.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,719,333.48/11,301.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,646.34

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