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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,262.87, 15,544.89 and 6,787.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,262.87, 15,544.89 and 6,787.26 is: 9,367.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,262.87 : 15,544.89 = 6,787.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,262.87/15,544.89 = 6,787.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,262.87x = 15,544.89 × 6,787.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,262.87x = 105,507,210.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,507,210.10/11,262.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,367.70

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