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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,322.33, 15,624.53 and 6,286.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,322.33, 15,624.53 and 6,286.53 is: 8,675.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,322.33 : 15,624.53 = 6,286.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,322.33/15,624.53 = 6,286.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,322.33x = 15,624.53 × 6,286.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,322.33x = 98,224,045.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,224,045.15/11,322.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,675.25

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