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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,246.97, 15,522.86 and 6,709.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,246.97, 15,522.86 and 6,709.95 is: 9,260.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,246.97 : 15,522.86 = 6,709.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,246.97/15,522.86 = 6,709.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,246.97x = 15,522.86 × 6,709.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,246.97x = 104,157,614.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,157,614.46/11,246.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,260.95

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