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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,115.36, 15,338.97 and 6,399.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,115.36, 15,338.97 and 6,399.68 is: 8,831.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,115.36 : 15,338.97 = 6,399.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,115.36/15,338.97 = 6,399.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,115.36x = 15,338.97 × 6,399.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,115.36x = 98,164,422.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,164,422.83/11,115.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,831.42

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