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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,335.01, 15,642.51 and 6,299.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,335.01, 15,642.51 and 6,299.69 is: 8,693.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,335.01 : 15,642.51 = 6,299.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,335.01/15,642.51 = 6,299.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,335.01x = 15,642.51 × 6,299.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,335.01x = 98,542,885.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,542,885.61/11,335.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,693.68

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