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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,322.91, 15,626.10 and 6,287.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,322.91, 15,626.10 and 6,287.13 is: 8,676.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,322.91 : 15,626.10 = 6,287.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,322.91/15,626.10 = 6,287.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,322.91x = 15,626.10 × 6,287.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,322.91x = 98,243,322.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,243,322.09/11,322.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,676.51

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