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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,204.18, 15,451.24 and 6,955.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,204.18, 15,451.24 and 6,955.91 is: 9,592.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,204.18 : 15,451.24 = 6,955.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,204.18/15,451.24 = 6,955.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,204.18x = 15,451.24 × 6,955.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,204.18x = 107,477,434.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,477,434.83/11,204.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,592.62

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