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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,190.98, 15,442.31 and 6,714.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,190.98, 15,442.31 and 6,714.92 is: 9,265.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,190.98 : 15,442.31 = 6,714.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,190.98/15,442.31 = 6,714.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,190.98x = 15,442.31 × 6,714.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,190.98x = 103,693,876.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,693,876.27/11,190.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,265.84

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