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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,326.68, 15,630.60 and 6,290.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,326.68, 15,630.60 and 6,290.88 is: 8,681.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,326.68 : 15,630.60 = 6,290.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,326.68/15,630.60 = 6,290.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,326.68x = 15,630.60 × 6,290.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,326.68x = 98,330,228.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,330,228.93/11,326.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,681.29

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