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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,128.97, 15,358.71 and 6,413.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,128.97, 15,358.71 and 6,413.55 is: 8,851.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,128.97 : 15,358.71 = 6,413.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,128.97/15,358.71 = 6,413.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,128.97x = 15,358.71 × 6,413.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,128.97x = 98,503,854.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,503,854.52/11,128.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,851.12

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