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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,304.79, 15,601.41 and 6,269.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,304.79, 15,601.41 and 6,269.49 is: 8,652.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,304.79 : 15,601.41 = 6,269.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,304.79/15,601.41 = 6,269.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,304.79x = 15,601.41 × 6,269.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,304.79x = 97,812,852.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,812,852.63/11,304.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,652.34

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