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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,032.98, 15,225.85 and 6,786.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,032.98, 15,225.85 and 6,786.53 is: 9,365.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,032.98 : 15,225.85 = 6,786.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,032.98/15,225.85 = 6,786.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,032.98x = 15,225.85 × 6,786.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,032.98x = 103,330,708.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,330,708.90/11,032.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,365.62

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