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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,348.26, 15,660.82 and 6,635.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,348.26, 15,660.82 and 6,635.28 is: 9,156.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,348.26 : 15,660.82 = 6,635.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,348.26/15,660.82 = 6,635.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,348.26x = 15,660.82 × 6,635.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,348.26x = 103,913,925.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,913,925.73/11,348.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,156.82

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