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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,328.92, 15,631.62 and 6,292.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,328.92, 15,631.62 and 6,292.44 is: 8,682.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,328.92 : 15,631.62 = 6,292.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,328.92/15,631.62 = 6,292.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,328.92x = 15,631.62 × 6,292.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,328.92x = 98,361,030.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,361,030.95/11,328.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,682.30

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