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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,146.49, 15,382.31 and 6,670.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,146.49, 15,382.31 and 6,670.43 is: 9,205.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,146.49 : 15,382.31 = 6,670.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,146.49/15,382.31 = 6,670.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,146.49x = 15,382.31 × 6,670.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,146.49x = 102,606,622.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,606,622.09/11,146.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,205.29

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