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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,325.67, 15,629.18 and 6,289.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,325.67, 15,629.18 and 6,289.61 is: 8,679.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,325.67 : 15,629.18 = 6,289.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,325.67/15,629.18 = 6,289.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,325.67x = 15,629.18 × 6,289.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,325.67x = 98,301,337.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,301,337.23/11,325.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,679.52

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