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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,366.42, 15,686.08 and 6,262.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,366.42, 15,686.08 and 6,262.14 is: 8,641.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,366.42 : 15,686.08 = 6,262.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,366.42/15,686.08 = 6,262.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,366.42x = 15,686.08 × 6,262.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,366.42x = 98,228,507.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,228,507.40/11,366.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,641.99

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