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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,268.52, 15,546.15 and 6,792.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,268.52, 15,546.15 and 6,792.69 is: 9,371.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,268.52 : 15,546.15 = 6,792.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,268.52/15,546.15 = 6,792.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,268.52x = 15,546.15 × 6,792.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,268.52x = 105,600,123.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,600,123.88/11,268.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,371.25

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