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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,320.11, 15,622.74 and 6,605.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,320.11, 15,622.74 and 6,605.91 is: 9,116.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,320.11 : 15,622.74 = 6,605.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,320.11/15,622.74 = 6,605.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,320.11x = 15,622.74 × 6,605.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,320.11x = 103,202,414.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,202,414.39/11,320.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,116.73

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