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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,327.60, 15,631.67 and 6,292.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,327.60, 15,631.67 and 6,292.15 is: 8,682.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,327.60 : 15,631.67 = 6,292.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,327.60/15,631.67 = 6,292.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,327.60x = 15,631.67 × 6,292.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,327.60x = 98,356,812.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,356,812.39/11,327.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,682.93

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