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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,338.66, 15,642.86 and 6,557.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,338.66, 15,642.86 and 6,557.72 is: 9,047.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,338.66 : 15,642.86 = 6,557.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,338.66/15,642.86 = 6,557.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,338.66x = 15,642.86 × 6,557.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,338.66x = 102,581,495.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,581,495.88/11,338.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,047.06

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