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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,266.92, 15,536.88 and 6,789.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,266.92, 15,536.88 and 6,789.78 is: 9,362.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,266.92 : 15,536.88 = 6,789.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,266.92/15,536.88 = 6,789.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,266.92x = 15,536.88 × 6,789.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,266.92x = 105,491,997.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,491,997.09/11,266.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,362.98

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