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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,330.68, 15,637.40 and 6,855.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,330.68, 15,637.40 and 6,855.54 is: 9,461.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,330.68 : 15,637.40 = 6,855.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,330.68/15,637.40 = 6,855.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,330.68x = 15,637.40 × 6,855.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,330.68x = 107,202,821.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,202,821.20/11,330.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,461.29

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