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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,325.66, 15,628.87 and 6,290.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,325.66, 15,628.87 and 6,290.20 is: 8,680.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,325.66 : 15,628.87 = 6,290.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,325.66/15,628.87 = 6,290.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,325.66x = 15,628.87 × 6,290.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,325.66x = 98,308,718.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,308,718.07/11,325.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,680.18

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