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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,324.39, 15,627.87 and 6,289.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,324.39, 15,627.87 and 6,289.08 is: 8,679.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,324.39 : 15,627.87 = 6,289.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,324.39/15,627.87 = 6,289.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,324.39x = 15,627.87 × 6,289.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,324.39x = 98,284,859.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,284,859.32/11,324.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,679.04

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