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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,327.92, 15,632.22 and 6,292.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,327.92, 15,632.22 and 6,292.12 is: 8,682.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,327.92 : 15,632.22 = 6,292.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,327.92/15,632.22 = 6,292.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,327.92x = 15,632.22 × 6,292.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,327.92x = 98,359,804.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,359,804.11/11,327.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,682.95

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