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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,150.45, 15,387.83 and 6,674.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,150.45, 15,387.83 and 6,674.18 is: 9,210.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,150.45 : 15,387.83 = 6,674.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,150.45/15,387.83 = 6,674.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,150.45x = 15,387.83 × 6,674.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,150.45x = 102,701,036.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,701,036.92/11,150.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,210.49

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