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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,036.92, 15,233.33 and 6,791.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,036.92, 15,233.33 and 6,791.59 is: 9,373.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,036.92 : 15,233.33 = 6,791.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,036.92/15,233.33 = 6,791.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,036.92x = 15,233.33 × 6,791.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,036.92x = 103,458,531.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,458,531.69/11,036.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,373.86

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