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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,322.65, 15,624.54 and 6,286.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,322.65, 15,624.54 and 6,286.87 is: 8,675.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,322.65 : 15,624.54 = 6,286.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,322.65/15,624.54 = 6,286.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,322.65x = 15,624.54 × 6,286.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,322.65x = 98,229,451.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,229,451.79/11,322.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,675.48

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