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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,274.41, 15,553.72 and 6,795.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,274.41, 15,553.72 and 6,795.52 is: 9,374.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,274.41 : 15,553.72 = 6,795.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,274.41/15,553.72 = 6,795.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,274.41x = 15,553.72 × 6,795.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,274.41x = 105,695,584.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,695,584.94/11,274.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,374.82

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