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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,366.59, 15,687.12 and 6,654.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,366.59, 15,687.12 and 6,654.82 is: 9,184.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,366.59 : 15,687.12 = 6,654.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,366.59/15,687.12 = 6,654.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,366.59x = 15,687.12 × 6,654.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,366.59x = 104,394,959.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,394,959.92/11,366.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,184.37

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