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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,302.20, 15,595.98 and 6,266.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,302.20, 15,595.98 and 6,266.16 is: 8,646.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,302.20 : 15,595.98 = 6,266.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,302.20/15,595.98 = 6,266.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,302.20x = 15,595.98 × 6,266.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,302.20x = 97,726,906.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,726,906.04/11,302.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,646.72

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