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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,325.32, 15,629.45 and 6,289.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,325.32, 15,629.45 and 6,289.55 is: 8,679.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,325.32 : 15,629.45 = 6,289.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,325.32/15,629.45 = 6,289.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,325.32x = 15,629.45 × 6,289.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,325.32x = 98,302,097.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,302,097.65/11,325.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,679.86

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