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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,325.34, 15,628.44 and 6,289.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,325.34, 15,628.44 and 6,289.89 is: 8,679.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,325.34 : 15,628.44 = 6,289.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,325.34/15,628.44 = 6,289.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,325.34x = 15,628.44 × 6,289.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,325.34x = 98,301,145.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,301,145.13/11,325.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,679.75

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