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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,140.84, 15,377.65 and 6,667.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,140.84, 15,377.65 and 6,667.31 is: 9,202.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,140.84 : 15,377.65 = 6,667.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,140.84/15,377.65 = 6,667.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,140.84x = 15,377.65 × 6,667.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,140.84x = 102,527,581.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,527,581.40/11,140.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,202.86

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