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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,342.52, 15,652.68 and 6,626.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,342.52, 15,652.68 and 6,626.68 is: 9,144.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,342.52 : 15,652.68 = 6,626.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,342.52/15,652.68 = 6,626.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,342.52x = 15,652.68 × 6,626.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,342.52x = 103,725,301.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,725,301.50/11,342.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,144.82

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