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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,328.27, 15,633.42 and 6,292.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,328.27, 15,633.42 and 6,292.58 is: 8,683.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,328.27 : 15,633.42 = 6,292.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,328.27/15,633.42 = 6,292.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,328.27x = 15,633.42 × 6,292.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,328.27x = 98,374,546.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,374,546.02/11,328.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,683.99

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