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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,324.58, 15,627.84 and 6,288.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,324.58, 15,627.84 and 6,288.82 is: 8,678.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,324.58 : 15,627.84 = 6,288.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,324.58/15,627.84 = 6,288.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,324.58x = 15,627.84 × 6,288.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,324.58x = 98,280,698.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,280,698.00/11,324.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,678.53

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