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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,133.96, 15,364.35 and 6,660.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,133.96, 15,364.35 and 6,660.16 is: 9,190.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,133.96 : 15,364.35 = 6,660.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,133.96/15,364.35 = 6,660.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,133.96x = 15,364.35 × 6,660.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,133.96x = 102,328,990.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,328,990.89/11,133.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,190.71

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