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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,330.04, 15,637.96 and 6,296

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,330.04, 15,637.96 and 6,296 is: 8,689.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,330.04 : 15,637.96 = 6,296 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,330.04/15,637.96 = 6,296/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,330.04x = 15,637.96 × 6,296
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,330.04x = 98,456,596.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,456,596.16/11,330.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,689.87

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