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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,321.46, 15,624.53 and 6,287.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,321.46, 15,624.53 and 6,287.26 is: 8,676.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,321.46 : 15,624.53 = 6,287.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,321.46/15,624.53 = 6,287.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,321.46x = 15,624.53 × 6,287.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,321.46x = 98,235,482.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,235,482.49/11,321.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,676.93

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