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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,115.91, 15,343.82 and 6,402.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,115.91, 15,343.82 and 6,402.07 is: 8,837.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,115.91 : 15,343.82 = 6,402.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,115.91/15,343.82 = 6,402.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,115.91x = 15,343.82 × 6,402.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,115.91x = 98,232,209.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,232,209.71/11,115.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,837.08

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