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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,111.76, 15,336 and 6,395.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,111.76, 15,336 and 6,395.76 is: 8,827.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,111.76 : 15,336 = 6,395.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,111.76/15,336 = 6,395.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,111.76x = 15,336 × 6,395.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,111.76x = 98,085,375.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,085,375.36/11,111.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,827.17

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