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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,425.31, 15,768.85 and 6,648.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,425.31, 15,768.85 and 6,648.02 is: 9,175.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,425.31 : 15,768.85 = 6,648.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,425.31/15,768.85 = 6,648.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,425.31x = 15,768.85 × 6,648.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,425.31x = 104,831,630.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,831,630.18/11,425.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,175.39

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