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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,111.92, 15,334.46 and 6,396.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,111.92, 15,334.46 and 6,396.20 is: 8,826.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,111.92 : 15,334.46 = 6,396.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,111.92/15,334.46 = 6,396.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,111.92x = 15,334.46 × 6,396.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,111.92x = 98,082,273.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,082,273.05/11,111.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,826.76

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