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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,179.92, 15,427.22 and 6,702.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,179.92, 15,427.22 and 6,702.84 is: 9,249.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,179.92 : 15,427.22 = 6,702.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,179.92/15,427.22 = 6,702.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,179.92x = 15,427.22 × 6,702.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,179.92x = 103,406,187.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,406,187.30/11,179.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,249.28

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