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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,266.26, 15,550.68 and 6,789.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,266.26, 15,550.68 and 6,789.25 is: 9,371.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,266.26 : 15,550.68 = 6,789.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,266.26/15,550.68 = 6,789.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,266.26x = 15,550.68 × 6,789.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,266.26x = 105,577,454.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,577,454.19/11,266.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,371.12

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