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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,333.47, 15,639.67 and 6,298.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,333.47, 15,639.67 and 6,298.04 is: 8,691.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,333.47 : 15,639.67 = 6,298.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,333.47/15,639.67 = 6,298.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,333.47x = 15,639.67 × 6,298.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,333.47x = 98,499,267.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,499,267.25/11,333.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,691.01

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