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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,267.98, 15,551.70 and 6,792.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,267.98, 15,551.70 and 6,792.41 is: 9,374.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,267.98 : 15,551.70 = 6,792.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,267.98/15,551.70 = 6,792.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,267.98x = 15,551.70 × 6,792.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,267.98x = 105,633,522.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,633,522.60/11,267.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,374.66

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