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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,237.04, 15,506.46 and 6,759.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,237.04, 15,506.46 and 6,759.90 is: 9,328.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,237.04 : 15,506.46 = 6,759.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,237.04/15,506.46 = 6,759.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,237.04x = 15,506.46 × 6,759.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,237.04x = 104,822,118.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,822,118.95/11,237.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,328.27

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