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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,320.49, 15,623.25 and 6,285.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,320.49, 15,623.25 and 6,285.68 is: 8,674.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,320.49 : 15,623.25 = 6,285.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,320.49/15,623.25 = 6,285.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,320.49x = 15,623.25 × 6,285.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,320.49x = 98,202,671.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,202,671.94/11,320.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,674.78

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