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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,330.96, 15,636.24 and 6,295.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,330.96, 15,636.24 and 6,295.52 is: 8,687.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,330.96 : 15,636.24 = 6,295.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,330.96/15,636.24 = 6,295.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,330.96x = 15,636.24 × 6,295.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,330.96x = 98,438,261.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,438,261.64/11,330.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,687.55

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