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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,246.78, 15,514.43 and 6,767.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,246.78, 15,514.43 and 6,767.84 is: 9,335.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,246.78 : 15,514.43 = 6,767.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,246.78/15,514.43 = 6,767.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,246.78x = 15,514.43 × 6,767.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,246.78x = 104,999,068.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,999,068.52/11,246.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,335.93

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