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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,364.68, 15,679.50 and 6,645.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,364.68, 15,679.50 and 6,645.62 is: 9,168.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,364.68 : 15,679.50 = 6,645.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,364.68/15,679.50 = 6,645.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,364.68x = 15,679.50 × 6,645.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,364.68x = 104,199,998.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,199,998.79/11,364.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,168.76

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