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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,388.80, 15,718.44 and 6,611.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,388.80, 15,718.44 and 6,611.58 is: 9,125.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,388.80 : 15,718.44 = 6,611.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,388.80/15,718.44 = 6,611.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,388.80x = 15,718.44 × 6,611.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,388.80x = 103,923,723.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,923,723.54/11,388.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,125.08

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