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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,155.89, 15,393.99 and 6,679.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,155.89, 15,393.99 and 6,679.53 is: 9,217.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,155.89 : 15,393.99 = 6,679.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,155.89/15,393.99 = 6,679.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,155.89x = 15,393.99 × 6,679.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,155.89x = 102,824,618.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,824,618.02/11,155.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,217.07

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