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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,114.76, 15,340.14 and 6,398.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,114.76, 15,340.14 and 6,398.76 is: 8,831.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,114.76 : 15,340.14 = 6,398.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,114.76/15,340.14 = 6,398.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,114.76x = 15,340.14 × 6,398.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,114.76x = 98,157,874.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,157,874.23/11,114.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,831.31

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