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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,151.76, 15,389.29 and 6,435.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,151.76, 15,389.29 and 6,435.94 is: 8,881.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,151.76 : 15,389.29 = 6,435.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,151.76/15,389.29 = 6,435.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,151.76x = 15,389.29 × 6,435.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,151.76x = 99,044,547.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,044,547.08/11,151.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,881.52

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