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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,041.67, 15,229.71 and 6,789.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,041.67, 15,229.71 and 6,789.78 is: 9,365.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,041.67 : 15,229.71 = 6,789.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,041.67/15,229.71 = 6,789.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,041.67x = 15,229.71 × 6,789.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,041.67x = 103,406,380.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,406,380.36/11,041.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,365.10

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