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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,319.94, 15,621.42 and 6,604.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,319.94, 15,621.42 and 6,604.93 is: 9,114.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,319.94 : 15,621.42 = 6,604.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,319.94/15,621.42 = 6,604.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,319.94x = 15,621.42 × 6,604.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,319.94x = 103,178,385.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,178,385.60/11,319.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,114.75

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