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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,328.73, 15,633.92 and 6,292.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,328.73, 15,633.92 and 6,292.70 is: 8,684.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,328.73 : 15,633.92 = 6,292.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,328.73/15,633.92 = 6,292.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,328.73x = 15,633.92 × 6,292.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,328.73x = 98,379,568.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,379,568.38/11,328.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,684.08

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