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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,127.20, 15,356.64 and 6,650.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,127.20, 15,356.64 and 6,650.32 is: 9,178.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,127.20 : 15,356.64 = 6,650.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,127.20/15,356.64 = 6,650.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,127.20x = 15,356.64 × 6,650.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,127.20x = 102,126,570.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,126,570.12/11,127.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,178.10

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