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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,306.57, 15,601.19 and 6,269.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,306.57, 15,601.19 and 6,269.99 is: 8,651.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,306.57 : 15,601.19 = 6,269.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,306.57/15,601.19 = 6,269.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,306.57x = 15,601.19 × 6,269.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,306.57x = 97,819,231.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,819,231.20/11,306.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,651.54

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