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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,358.89, 15,679.55 and 6,644.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,358.89, 15,679.55 and 6,644.69 is: 9,172.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,358.89 : 15,679.55 = 6,644.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,358.89/15,679.55 = 6,644.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,358.89x = 15,679.55 × 6,644.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,358.89x = 104,185,749.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,185,749.09/11,358.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,172.18

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