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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,061.40, 15,262.26 and 6,756.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,061.40, 15,262.26 and 6,756.76 is: 9,322.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,061.40 : 15,262.26 = 6,756.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,061.40/15,262.26 = 6,756.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,061.40x = 15,262.26 × 6,756.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,061.40x = 103,123,427.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,123,427.88/11,061.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,322.82

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