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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,139.76, 15,372.34 and 6,665.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,139.76, 15,372.34 and 6,665.98 is: 9,198.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,139.76 : 15,372.34 = 6,665.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,139.76/15,372.34 = 6,665.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,139.76x = 15,372.34 × 6,665.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,139.76x = 102,471,710.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,471,710.99/11,139.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,198.74

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