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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,142.68, 15,376.42 and 6,663.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,142.68, 15,376.42 and 6,663.79 is: 9,195.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,142.68 : 15,376.42 = 6,663.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,142.68/15,376.42 = 6,663.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,142.68x = 15,376.42 × 6,663.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,142.68x = 102,465,203.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,465,203.72/11,142.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,195.74

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