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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,111.78, 15,334.52 and 6,863.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,111.78, 15,334.52 and 6,863.54 is: 9,471.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,111.78 : 15,334.52 = 6,863.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,111.78/15,334.52 = 6,863.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,111.78x = 15,334.52 × 6,863.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,111.78x = 105,248,980.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,248,980.41/11,111.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,471.84

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