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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,191.77, 15,445.69 and 6,715.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,191.77, 15,445.69 and 6,715.71 is: 9,268.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,191.77 : 15,445.69 = 6,715.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,191.77/15,445.69 = 6,715.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,191.77x = 15,445.69 × 6,715.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,191.77x = 103,728,758.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,728,758.00/11,191.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,268.31

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