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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,150.07, 15,388.43 and 6,434.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,150.07, 15,388.43 and 6,434.25 is: 8,880.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,150.07 : 15,388.43 = 6,434.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,150.07/15,388.43 = 6,434.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,150.07x = 15,388.43 × 6,434.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,150.07x = 99,012,973.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,012,973.56/11,150.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,880.03

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