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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,332.28, 15,637.73 and 6,296.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,332.28, 15,637.73 and 6,296.24 is: 8,688.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,332.28 : 15,637.73 = 6,296.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,332.28/15,637.73 = 6,296.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,332.28x = 15,637.73 × 6,296.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,332.28x = 98,458,908.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,458,908.75/11,332.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,688.36

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