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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,268.64, 15,552.02 and 6,794.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,268.64, 15,552.02 and 6,794.68 is: 9,377.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,268.64 : 15,552.02 = 6,794.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,268.64/15,552.02 = 6,794.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,268.64x = 15,552.02 × 6,794.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,268.64x = 105,670,999.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,670,999.25/11,268.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,377.44

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