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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,143.98, 15,377.22 and 6,666.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,143.98, 15,377.22 and 6,666.84 is: 9,199.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,143.98 : 15,377.22 = 6,666.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,143.98/15,377.22 = 6,666.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,143.98x = 15,377.22 × 6,666.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,143.98x = 102,517,465.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,517,465.38/11,143.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,199.36

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