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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,361.68, 15,676.70 and 6,645.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,361.68, 15,676.70 and 6,645.04 is: 9,168.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,361.68 : 15,676.70 = 6,645.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,361.68/15,676.70 = 6,645.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,361.68x = 15,676.70 × 6,645.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,361.68x = 104,172,298.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,172,298.57/11,361.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,168.74

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