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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,399.38, 15,731.31 and 6,683.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,399.38, 15,731.31 and 6,683.74 is: 9,223.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,399.38 : 15,731.31 = 6,683.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,399.38/15,731.31 = 6,683.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,399.38x = 15,731.31 × 6,683.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,399.38x = 105,143,985.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,143,985.90/11,399.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,223.66

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