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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,151.81, 15,386.76 and 6,436.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,151.81, 15,386.76 and 6,436.08 is: 8,880.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,151.81 : 15,386.76 = 6,436.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,151.81/15,386.76 = 6,436.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,151.81x = 15,386.76 × 6,436.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,151.81x = 99,030,418.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,030,418.30/11,151.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,880.21

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