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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,166.78, 15,412.93 and 6,453.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,166.78, 15,412.93 and 6,453.78 is: 8,907.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,166.78 : 15,412.93 = 6,453.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,166.78/15,412.93 = 6,453.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,166.78x = 15,412.93 × 6,453.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,166.78x = 99,471,659.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,471,659.38/11,166.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,907.82

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