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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,176.03, 15,421.69 and 6,699.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,176.03, 15,421.69 and 6,699.63 is: 9,244.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,176.03 : 15,421.69 = 6,699.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,176.03/15,421.69 = 6,699.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,176.03x = 15,421.69 × 6,699.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,176.03x = 103,319,616.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,319,616.97/11,176.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,244.75

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