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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,137.32, 15,370.83 and 6,421.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,137.32, 15,370.83 and 6,421.50 is: 8,862.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,137.32 : 15,370.83 = 6,421.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,137.32/15,370.83 = 6,421.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,137.32x = 15,370.83 × 6,421.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,137.32x = 98,703,784.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,703,784.85/11,137.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,862.44

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