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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,168.72, 15,407.90 and 6,918.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,168.72, 15,407.90 and 6,918.66 is: 9,544.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,168.72 : 15,407.90 = 6,918.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,168.72/15,407.90 = 6,918.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,168.72x = 15,407.90 × 6,918.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,168.72x = 106,602,021.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,602,021.41/11,168.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,544.69

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