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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,161.26, 15,400.80 and 6,444.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,161.26, 15,400.80 and 6,444.63 is: 8,892.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,161.26 : 15,400.80 = 6,444.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,161.26/15,400.80 = 6,444.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,161.26x = 15,400.80 × 6,444.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,161.26x = 99,252,457.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,252,457.70/11,161.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,892.59

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