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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,338.44, 15,644.78 and 6,621.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,338.44, 15,644.78 and 6,621.82 is: 9,136.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,338.44 : 15,644.78 = 6,621.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,338.44/15,644.78 = 6,621.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,338.44x = 15,644.78 × 6,621.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,338.44x = 103,596,917.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,596,917.10/11,338.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,136.79

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