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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,158.89, 15,398.55 and 6,443.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,158.89, 15,398.55 and 6,443.07 is: 8,891.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,158.89 : 15,398.55 = 6,443.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,158.89/15,398.55 = 6,443.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,158.89x = 15,398.55 × 6,443.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,158.89x = 99,213,935.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,213,935.55/11,158.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,891.02

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