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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,303.46, 15,597.63 and 6,266.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,303.46, 15,597.63 and 6,266.88 is: 8,647.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,303.46 : 15,597.63 = 6,266.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,303.46/15,597.63 = 6,266.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,303.46x = 15,597.63 × 6,266.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,303.46x = 97,748,475.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,748,475.49/11,303.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,647.66

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