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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,324.65, 15,628.16 and 6,289.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,324.65, 15,628.16 and 6,289.19 is: 8,679.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,324.65 : 15,628.16 = 6,289.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,324.65/15,628.16 = 6,289.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,324.65x = 15,628.16 × 6,289.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,324.65x = 98,288,467.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,288,467.59/11,324.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,679.16

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