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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,266.62, 15,549.24 and 6,792.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,266.62, 15,549.24 and 6,792.66 is: 9,374.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,266.62 : 15,549.24 = 6,792.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,266.62/15,549.24 = 6,792.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,266.62x = 15,549.24 × 6,792.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,266.62x = 105,620,700.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,620,700.58/11,266.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,374.66

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