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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,333.49, 15,639.34 and 6,297.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,333.49, 15,639.34 and 6,297.28 is: 8,689.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,333.49 : 15,639.34 = 6,297.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,333.49/15,639.34 = 6,297.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,333.49x = 15,639.34 × 6,297.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,333.49x = 98,485,303.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,485,303.00/11,333.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,689.76

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