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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,144.46, 15,379.65 and 6,429

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,144.46, 15,379.65 and 6,429 is: 8,872.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,144.46 : 15,379.65 = 6,429 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,144.46/15,379.65 = 6,429/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,144.46x = 15,379.65 × 6,429
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,144.46x = 98,875,769.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,875,769.85/11,144.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,872.19

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