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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,155.55, 15,391.94 and 6,439.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,155.55, 15,391.94 and 6,439.82 is: 8,885.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,155.55 : 15,391.94 = 6,439.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,155.55/15,391.94 = 6,439.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,155.55x = 15,391.94 × 6,439.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,155.55x = 99,121,213.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,121,213.89/11,155.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,885.38

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