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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,328.32, 15,633.59 and 6,292.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,328.32, 15,633.59 and 6,292.55 is: 8,684.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,328.32 : 15,633.59 = 6,292.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,328.32/15,633.59 = 6,292.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,328.32x = 15,633.59 × 6,292.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,328.32x = 98,375,146.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,375,146.75/11,328.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,684.00

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