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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,328.68, 15,633.36 and 6,292.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,328.68, 15,633.36 and 6,292.88 is: 8,684.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,328.68 : 15,633.36 = 6,292.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,328.68/15,633.36 = 6,292.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,328.68x = 15,633.36 × 6,292.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,328.68x = 98,378,858.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,378,858.48/11,328.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,684.05

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