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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,305.44, 15,601.90 and 6,269.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,305.44, 15,601.90 and 6,269.38 is: 8,651.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,305.44 : 15,601.90 = 6,269.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,305.44/15,601.90 = 6,269.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,305.44x = 15,601.90 × 6,269.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,305.44x = 97,814,239.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,814,239.82/11,305.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,651.96

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