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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,181.99, 15,427.24 and 6,707.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,181.99, 15,427.24 and 6,707.19 is: 9,253.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,181.99 : 15,427.24 = 6,707.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,181.99/15,427.24 = 6,707.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,181.99x = 15,427.24 × 6,707.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,181.99x = 103,473,429.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,473,429.86/11,181.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,253.58

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