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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,122.80, 15,349.02 and 6,406.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,122.80, 15,349.02 and 6,406.14 is: 8,840.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,122.80 : 15,349.02 = 6,406.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,122.80/15,349.02 = 6,406.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,122.80x = 15,349.02 × 6,406.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,122.80x = 98,327,970.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,327,970.98/11,122.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,840.22

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