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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,396.64, 15,727.48 and 6,681

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,396.64, 15,727.48 and 6,681 is: 9,219.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,396.64 : 15,727.48 = 6,681 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,396.64/15,727.48 = 6,681/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,396.64x = 15,727.48 × 6,681
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,396.64x = 105,075,293.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,075,293.88/11,396.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,219.85

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