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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,168.82, 15,411.82 and 6,692.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,168.82, 15,411.82 and 6,692.45 is: 9,234.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,168.82 : 15,411.82 = 6,692.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,168.82/15,411.82 = 6,692.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,168.82x = 15,411.82 × 6,692.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,168.82x = 103,142,801.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,142,801.30/11,168.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,234.89

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