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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,217.82, 15,479.97 and 6,740.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,217.82, 15,479.97 and 6,740.74 is: 9,301.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,217.82 : 15,479.97 = 6,740.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,217.82/15,479.97 = 6,740.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,217.82x = 15,479.97 × 6,740.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,217.82x = 104,346,452.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,346,452.98/11,217.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,301.85

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