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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,120.32, 15,341.94 and 6,403.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,120.32, 15,341.94 and 6,403.66 is: 8,834.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,120.32 : 15,341.94 = 6,403.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,120.32/15,341.94 = 6,403.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,120.32x = 15,341.94 × 6,403.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,120.32x = 98,244,567.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,244,567.50/11,120.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,834.69

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