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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,111.67, 15,335.76 and 6,395.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,111.67, 15,335.76 and 6,395.04 is: 8,826.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,111.67 : 15,335.76 = 6,395.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,111.67/15,335.76 = 6,395.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,111.67x = 15,335.76 × 6,395.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,111.67x = 98,072,798.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,072,798.63/11,111.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,826.11

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