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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,201.16, 15,463.80 and 6,726

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,201.16, 15,463.80 and 6,726 is: 9,285.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,201.16 : 15,463.80 = 6,726 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,201.16/15,463.80 = 6,726/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,201.16x = 15,463.80 × 6,726
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,201.16x = 104,009,518.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,009,518.80/11,201.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,285.60

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