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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,267.61, 15,554.73 and 7,497.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,267.61, 15,554.73 and 7,497.06 is: 10,349.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,267.61 : 15,554.73 = 7,497.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,267.61/15,554.73 = 7,497.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,267.61x = 15,554.73 × 7,497.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,267.61x = 116,614,713.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,614,713.88/11,267.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,349.56

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