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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,321.28, 15,622.61 and 6,285.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,321.28, 15,622.61 and 6,285.24 is: 8,673.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,321.28 : 15,622.61 = 6,285.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,321.28/15,622.61 = 6,285.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,321.28x = 15,622.61 × 6,285.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,321.28x = 98,191,821.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,191,821.85/11,321.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,673.21

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