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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,332.47, 15,638.29 and 6,297.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,332.47, 15,638.29 and 6,297.04 is: 8,689.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,332.47 : 15,638.29 = 6,297.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,332.47/15,638.29 = 6,297.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,332.47x = 15,638.29 × 6,297.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,332.47x = 98,474,937.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,474,937.66/11,332.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,689.63

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