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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,376.64, 15,699.84 and 6,661

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,376.64, 15,699.84 and 6,661 is: 9,192.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,376.64 : 15,699.84 = 6,661 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,376.64/15,699.84 = 6,661/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,376.64x = 15,699.84 × 6,661
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,376.64x = 104,576,634.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,576,634.24/11,376.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,192.22

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