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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,251.63, 15,520.05 and 6,776.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,251.63, 15,520.05 and 6,776.79 is: 9,347.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,251.63 : 15,520.05 = 6,776.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,251.63/15,520.05 = 6,776.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,251.63x = 15,520.05 × 6,776.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,251.63x = 105,176,119.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,176,119.64/11,251.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,347.63

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