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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,104.98, 15,322.35 and 6,627.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,104.98, 15,322.35 and 6,627.87 is: 9,144.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,104.98 : 15,322.35 = 6,627.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,104.98/15,322.35 = 6,627.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,104.98x = 15,322.35 × 6,627.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,104.98x = 101,554,543.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,554,543.89/11,104.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,144.96

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