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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,955.52, 15,111.36 and 6,756.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,955.52, 15,111.36 and 6,756.48 is: 9,319.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,955.52 : 15,111.36 = 6,756.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,955.52/15,111.36 = 6,756.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,955.52x = 15,111.36 × 6,756.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,955.52x = 102,099,601.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,099,601.61/10,955.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,319.47

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