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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,322.43, 15,624.66 and 6,286.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,322.43, 15,624.66 and 6,286.49 is: 8,675.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,322.43 : 15,624.66 = 6,286.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,322.43/15,624.66 = 6,286.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,322.43x = 15,624.66 × 6,286.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,322.43x = 98,224,272.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,224,272.89/11,322.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,675.20

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