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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,124.82, 15,350.74 and 6,647.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,124.82, 15,350.74 and 6,647.63 is: 9,172.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,124.82 : 15,350.74 = 6,647.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,124.82/15,350.74 = 6,647.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,124.82x = 15,350.74 × 6,647.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,124.82x = 102,046,039.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,046,039.75/11,124.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,172.83

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