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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,265.96, 15,547.62 and 6,791.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,265.96, 15,547.62 and 6,791.52 is: 9,372.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,265.96 : 15,547.62 = 6,791.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,265.96/15,547.62 = 6,791.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,265.96x = 15,547.62 × 6,791.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,265.96x = 105,591,972.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,591,972.18/11,265.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,372.66

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