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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,136.88, 15,370.32 and 6,421.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,136.88, 15,370.32 and 6,421.20 is: 8,862.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,136.88 : 15,370.32 = 6,421.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,136.88/15,370.32 = 6,421.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,136.88x = 15,370.32 × 6,421.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,136.88x = 98,695,898.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,695,898.78/11,136.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,862.08

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