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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,139.50, 15,372.51 and 6,663.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,139.50, 15,372.51 and 6,663.44 is: 9,195.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,139.50 : 15,372.51 = 6,663.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,139.50/15,372.51 = 6,663.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,139.50x = 15,372.51 × 6,663.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,139.50x = 102,433,798.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,433,798.03/11,139.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,195.55

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