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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,112.76, 15,337.38 and 6,396.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,112.76, 15,337.38 and 6,396.76 is: 8,828.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,112.76 : 15,337.38 = 6,396.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,112.76/15,337.38 = 6,396.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,112.76x = 15,337.38 × 6,396.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,112.76x = 98,109,538.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,109,538.89/11,112.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,828.55

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