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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,140.30, 15,370.41 and 6,423.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,140.30, 15,370.41 and 6,423.67 is: 8,862.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,140.30 : 15,370.41 = 6,423.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,140.30/15,370.41 = 6,423.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,140.30x = 15,370.41 × 6,423.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,140.30x = 98,734,441.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,734,441.60/11,140.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,862.82

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