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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,268.28, 15,550.83 and 6,792.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,268.28, 15,550.83 and 6,792.67 is: 9,374.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,268.28 : 15,550.83 = 6,792.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,268.28/15,550.83 = 6,792.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,268.28x = 15,550.83 × 6,792.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,268.28x = 105,631,617.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,631,617.54/11,268.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,374.25

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