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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,305.04, 15,601.01 and 6,268.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,305.04, 15,601.01 and 6,268.91 is: 8,651.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,305.04 : 15,601.01 = 6,268.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,305.04/15,601.01 = 6,268.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,305.04x = 15,601.01 × 6,268.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,305.04x = 97,801,218.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,801,218.25/11,305.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,651.12

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