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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,368.06, 15,687.51 and 6,652.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,368.06, 15,687.51 and 6,652.24 is: 9,179.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,368.06 : 15,687.51 = 6,652.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,368.06/15,687.51 = 6,652.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,368.06x = 15,687.51 × 6,652.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,368.06x = 104,357,017.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,357,017.36/11,368.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,179.85

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