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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,552.26, 15,942.34 and 6,775.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,552.26, 15,942.34 and 6,775.04 is: 9,349.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,552.26 : 15,942.34 = 6,775.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,552.26/15,942.34 = 6,775.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,552.26x = 15,942.34 × 6,775.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,552.26x = 108,009,991.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,009,991.19/11,552.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,349.68

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