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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,112.84, 15,335.46 and 6,396.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,112.84, 15,335.46 and 6,396.66 is: 8,827.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,112.84 : 15,335.46 = 6,396.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,112.84/15,335.46 = 6,396.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,112.84x = 15,335.46 × 6,396.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,112.84x = 98,095,723.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,095,723.56/11,112.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,827.24

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