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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,140.87, 15,373.38 and 6,424.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,140.87, 15,373.38 and 6,424.24 is: 8,864.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,140.87 : 15,373.38 = 6,424.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,140.87/15,373.38 = 6,424.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,140.87x = 15,373.38 × 6,424.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,140.87x = 98,762,282.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,762,282.73/11,140.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,864.86

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