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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,261.50, 15,544.52 and 7,069.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,261.50, 15,544.52 and 7,069.75 is: 9,758.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,261.50 : 15,544.52 = 7,069.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,261.50/15,544.52 = 7,069.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,261.50x = 15,544.52 × 7,069.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,261.50x = 109,895,870.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,895,870.27/11,261.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,758.55

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