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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,152.89, 15,390.27 and 6,437.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,152.89, 15,390.27 and 6,437.07 is: 8,882.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,152.89 : 15,390.27 = 6,437.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,152.89/15,390.27 = 6,437.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,152.89x = 15,390.27 × 6,437.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,152.89x = 99,068,245.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,068,245.31/11,152.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,882.74

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