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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,111.56, 15,337.62 and 6,397

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,111.56, 15,337.62 and 6,397 is: 8,829.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,111.56 : 15,337.62 = 6,397 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,111.56/15,337.62 = 6,397/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,111.56x = 15,337.62 × 6,397
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,111.56x = 98,114,755.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,114,755.14/11,111.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,829.97

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