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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,269.92, 15,553.77 and 6,793.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,269.92, 15,553.77 and 6,793.41 is: 9,375.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,269.92 : 15,553.77 = 6,793.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,269.92/15,553.77 = 6,793.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,269.92x = 15,553.77 × 6,793.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,269.92x = 105,663,136.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,663,136.66/11,269.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,375.68

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