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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,109.78, 15,333.17 and 6,393.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,109.78, 15,333.17 and 6,393.15 is: 8,823.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,109.78 : 15,333.17 = 6,393.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,109.78/15,333.17 = 6,393.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,109.78x = 15,333.17 × 6,393.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,109.78x = 98,027,223.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,027,223.82/11,109.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,823.51

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