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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,251.52, 15,531.24 and 6,775.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,251.52, 15,531.24 and 6,775.46 is: 9,352.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,251.52 : 15,531.24 = 6,775.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,251.52/15,531.24 = 6,775.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,251.52x = 15,531.24 × 6,775.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,251.52x = 105,231,295.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,231,295.37/11,251.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,352.63

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