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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,122.74, 15,354.94 and 6,406.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,122.74, 15,354.94 and 6,406.11 is: 8,843.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,122.74 : 15,354.94 = 6,406.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,122.74/15,354.94 = 6,406.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,122.74x = 15,354.94 × 6,406.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,122.74x = 98,365,418.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,365,418.67/11,122.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,843.63

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