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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,082.61, 15,295.98 and 6,606.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,082.61, 15,295.98 and 6,606.65 is: 9,118.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,082.61 : 15,295.98 = 6,606.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,082.61/15,295.98 = 6,606.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,082.61x = 15,295.98 × 6,606.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,082.61x = 101,055,186.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,055,186.27/11,082.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,118.36

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