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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,375.72, 15,699.72 and 6,663.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,375.72, 15,699.72 and 6,663.96 is: 9,196.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,375.72 : 15,699.72 = 6,663.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,375.72/15,699.72 = 6,663.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,375.72x = 15,699.72 × 6,663.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,375.72x = 104,622,306.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,622,306.09/11,375.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,196.98

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