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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,169.36, 15,414.95 and 6,389.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,169.36, 15,414.95 and 6,389.75 is: 8,818.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,169.36 : 15,414.95 = 6,389.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,169.36/15,414.95 = 6,389.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,169.36x = 15,414.95 × 6,389.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,169.36x = 98,497,608.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,497,608.62/11,169.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,818.55

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