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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,127.44, 15,359.70 and 6,413.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,127.44, 15,359.70 and 6,413.60 is: 8,852.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,127.44 : 15,359.70 = 6,413.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,127.44/15,359.70 = 6,413.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,127.44x = 15,359.70 × 6,413.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,127.44x = 98,510,971.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,510,971.92/11,127.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,852.98

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