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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,151, 15,388.86 and 6,673.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,151, 15,388.86 and 6,673.90 is: 9,210.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,151 : 15,388.86 = 6,673.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,151/15,388.86 = 6,673.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,151x = 15,388.86 × 6,673.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,151x = 102,703,712.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,703,712.75/11,151
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,210.27

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