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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,379.34, 15,702.42 and 6,662.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,379.34, 15,702.42 and 6,662.71 is: 9,193.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,379.34 : 15,702.42 = 6,662.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,379.34/15,702.42 = 6,662.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,379.34x = 15,702.42 × 6,662.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,379.34x = 104,620,670.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,620,670.76/11,379.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,193.91

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