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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,264.62, 15,546.51 and 6,790.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,264.62, 15,546.51 and 6,790.63 is: 9,371.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,264.62 : 15,546.51 = 6,790.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,264.62/15,546.51 = 6,790.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,264.62x = 15,546.51 × 6,790.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,264.62x = 105,570,597.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,570,597.20/11,264.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,371.87

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