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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,323.52, 15,626.48 and 6,287.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,323.52, 15,626.48 and 6,287.64 is: 8,676.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,323.52 : 15,626.48 = 6,287.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,323.52/15,626.48 = 6,287.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,323.52x = 15,626.48 × 6,287.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,323.52x = 98,253,680.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,253,680.71/11,323.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,676.96

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