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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,144.91, 15,381.55 and 6,897.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,144.91, 15,381.55 and 6,897.34 is: 9,519.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,144.91 : 15,381.55 = 6,897.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,144.91/15,381.55 = 6,897.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,144.91x = 15,381.55 × 6,897.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,144.91x = 106,091,780.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,091,780.08/11,144.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,519.30

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