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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,152.46, 15,390.61 and 6,676.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,152.46, 15,390.61 and 6,676.40 is: 9,213.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,152.46 : 15,390.61 = 6,676.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,152.46/15,390.61 = 6,676.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,152.46x = 15,390.61 × 6,676.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,152.46x = 102,753,868.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,753,868.60/11,152.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,213.56

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