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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,150.32, 15,388.77 and 6,434.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,150.32, 15,388.77 and 6,434.50 is: 8,880.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,150.32 : 15,388.77 = 6,434.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,150.32/15,388.77 = 6,434.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,150.32x = 15,388.77 × 6,434.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,150.32x = 99,019,040.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,019,040.57/11,150.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,880.38

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