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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,305.24, 15,601.21 and 6,269.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,305.24, 15,601.21 and 6,269.50 is: 8,651.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,305.24 : 15,601.21 = 6,269.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,305.24/15,601.21 = 6,269.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,305.24x = 15,601.21 × 6,269.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,305.24x = 97,811,789.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,811,789.92/11,305.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,651.90

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