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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,180.61, 15,423.35 and 6,991.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,180.61, 15,423.35 and 6,991.29 is: 9,644.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,180.61 : 15,423.35 = 6,991.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,180.61/15,423.35 = 6,991.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,180.61x = 15,423.35 × 6,991.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,180.61x = 107,829,077.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,829,077.67/11,180.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,644.29

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