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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,137.08, 15,369.92 and 6,421.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,137.08, 15,369.92 and 6,421.68 is: 8,862.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,137.08 : 15,369.92 = 6,421.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,137.08/15,369.92 = 6,421.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,137.08x = 15,369.92 × 6,421.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,137.08x = 98,700,707.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,700,707.87/11,137.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,862.35

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