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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,302.69, 15,598.64 and 6,268.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,302.69, 15,598.64 and 6,268.49 is: 8,651.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,302.69 : 15,598.64 = 6,268.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,302.69/15,598.64 = 6,268.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,302.69x = 15,598.64 × 6,268.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,302.69x = 97,779,918.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,779,918.85/11,302.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,651.03

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