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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,111.27, 15,333.89 and 6,862.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,111.27, 15,333.89 and 6,862.19 is: 9,470.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,111.27 : 15,333.89 = 6,862.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,111.27/15,333.89 = 6,862.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,111.27x = 15,333.89 × 6,862.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,111.27x = 105,223,955.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,223,955.64/11,111.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,470.02

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