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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,373.64, 15,695.68 and 6,657

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,373.64, 15,695.68 and 6,657 is: 9,186.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,373.64 : 15,695.68 = 6,657 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,373.64/15,695.68 = 6,657/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,373.64x = 15,695.68 × 6,657
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,373.64x = 104,486,141.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,486,141.76/11,373.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,186.69

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