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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,132.28, 15,357.33 and 6,413.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,132.28, 15,357.33 and 6,413.82 is: 8,848.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,132.28 : 15,357.33 = 6,413.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,132.28/15,357.33 = 6,413.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,132.28x = 15,357.33 × 6,413.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,132.28x = 98,499,150.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,499,150.30/11,132.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,848.07

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