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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,157.08, 15,399.32 and 6,683.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,157.08, 15,399.32 and 6,683.45 is: 9,224.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,157.08 : 15,399.32 = 6,683.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,157.08/15,399.32 = 6,683.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,157.08x = 15,399.32 × 6,683.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,157.08x = 102,920,474.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,920,474.84/11,157.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,224.68

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