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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,344.44, 15,652.86 and 6,867.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,344.44, 15,652.86 and 6,867.30 is: 9,475.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,344.44 : 15,652.86 = 6,867.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,344.44/15,652.86 = 6,867.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,344.44x = 15,652.86 × 6,867.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,344.44x = 107,492,885.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,492,885.48/11,344.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,475.38

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