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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,270.80, 15,566.46 and 7,679.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,270.80, 15,566.46 and 7,679.53 is: 10,606.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,270.80 : 15,566.46 = 7,679.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,270.80/15,566.46 = 7,679.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,270.80x = 15,566.46 × 7,679.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,270.80x = 119,543,018.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,543,018.73/11,270.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,606.44

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