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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,328.72, 15,633.12 and 6,293.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,328.72, 15,633.12 and 6,293.29 is: 8,684.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,328.72 : 15,633.12 = 6,293.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,328.72/15,633.12 = 6,293.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,328.72x = 15,633.12 × 6,293.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,328.72x = 98,383,679.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,383,679.60/11,328.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,684.45

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