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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,256.09, 15,533.94 and 6,781.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,256.09, 15,533.94 and 6,781.24 is: 9,358.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,256.09 : 15,533.94 = 6,781.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,256.09/15,533.94 = 6,781.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,256.09x = 15,533.94 × 6,781.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,256.09x = 105,339,375.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,339,375.29/11,256.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,358.43

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