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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,129.59, 15,359.57 and 6,414.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,129.59, 15,359.57 and 6,414.18 is: 8,851.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,129.59 : 15,359.57 = 6,414.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,129.59/15,359.57 = 6,414.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,129.59x = 15,359.57 × 6,414.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,129.59x = 98,519,046.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,519,046.70/11,129.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,851.99

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