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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,180.49, 15,427.83 and 6,704.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,180.49, 15,427.83 and 6,704.43 is: 9,251.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,180.49 : 15,427.83 = 6,704.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,180.49/15,427.83 = 6,704.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,180.49x = 15,427.83 × 6,704.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,180.49x = 103,434,806.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,434,806.29/11,180.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,251.37

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