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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,121.96, 15,347.42 and 6,406.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,121.96, 15,347.42 and 6,406.60 is: 8,840.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,121.96 : 15,347.42 = 6,406.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,121.96/15,347.42 = 6,406.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,121.96x = 15,347.42 × 6,406.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,121.96x = 98,324,780.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,324,780.97/11,121.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,840.60

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