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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,328.30, 15,632.33 and 6,292.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,328.30, 15,632.33 and 6,292.13 is: 8,682.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,328.30 : 15,632.33 = 6,292.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,328.30/15,632.33 = 6,292.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,328.30x = 15,632.33 × 6,292.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,328.30x = 98,360,542.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,360,542.94/11,328.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,682.73

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