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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,157.63, 15,397.40 and 6,441.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,157.63, 15,397.40 and 6,441.81 is: 8,889.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,157.63 : 15,397.40 = 6,441.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,157.63/15,397.40 = 6,441.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,157.63x = 15,397.40 × 6,441.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,157.63x = 99,187,125.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,187,125.29/11,157.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,889.62

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