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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,305.67, 15,601.28 and 6,269.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,305.67, 15,601.28 and 6,269.49 is: 8,651.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,305.67 : 15,601.28 = 6,269.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,305.67/15,601.28 = 6,269.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,305.67x = 15,601.28 × 6,269.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,305.67x = 97,812,037.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,812,037.60/11,305.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,651.60

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