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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,336.58, 15,642.07 and 6,299.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,336.58, 15,642.07 and 6,299.76 is: 8,692.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,336.58 : 15,642.07 = 6,299.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,336.58/15,642.07 = 6,299.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,336.58x = 15,642.07 × 6,299.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,336.58x = 98,541,286.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,541,286.90/11,336.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,692.33

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