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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,302.06, 15,595.39 and 6,266.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,302.06, 15,595.39 and 6,266.23 is: 8,646.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,302.06 : 15,595.39 = 6,266.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,302.06/15,595.39 = 6,266.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,302.06x = 15,595.39 × 6,266.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,302.06x = 97,724,300.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,724,300.68/11,302.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,646.59

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