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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,325.38, 15,627.98 and 6,608.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,325.38, 15,627.98 and 6,608.74 is: 9,119.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,325.38 : 15,627.98 = 6,608.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,325.38/15,627.98 = 6,608.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,325.38x = 15,627.98 × 6,608.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,325.38x = 103,281,256.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,281,256.55/11,325.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,119.45

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