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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,176.58, 15,421.50 and 6,397.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,176.58, 15,421.50 and 6,397.99 is: 8,827.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,176.58 : 15,421.50 = 6,397.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,176.58/15,421.50 = 6,397.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,176.58x = 15,421.50 × 6,397.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,176.58x = 98,666,602.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,666,602.79/11,176.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,827.98

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