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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,333.70, 15,640.65 and 6,298.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,333.70, 15,640.65 and 6,298.29 is: 8,691.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,333.70 : 15,640.65 = 6,298.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,333.70/15,640.65 = 6,298.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,333.70x = 15,640.65 × 6,298.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,333.70x = 98,509,349.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,509,349.49/11,333.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,691.72

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