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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,330.46, 15,637.59 and 6,614.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,330.46, 15,637.59 and 6,614.91 is: 9,129.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,330.46 : 15,637.59 = 6,614.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,330.46/15,637.59 = 6,614.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,330.46x = 15,637.59 × 6,614.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,330.46x = 103,441,250.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,441,250.47/11,330.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,129.48

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