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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,145.43, 15,382.27 and 6,897.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,145.43, 15,382.27 and 6,897.86 is: 9,520.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,145.43 : 15,382.27 = 6,897.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,145.43/15,382.27 = 6,897.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,145.43x = 15,382.27 × 6,897.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,145.43x = 106,104,650.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,104,650.79/11,145.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,520.01

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