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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,155.83, 15,395.82 and 6,376.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,155.83, 15,395.82 and 6,376.48 is: 8,799.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,155.83 : 15,395.82 = 6,376.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,155.83/15,395.82 = 6,376.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,155.83x = 15,395.82 × 6,376.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,155.83x = 98,171,061.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,171,061.33/11,155.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,799.98

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