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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,170.65, 15,414.36 and 6,456.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,170.65, 15,414.36 and 6,456.45 is: 8,909.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,170.65 : 15,414.36 = 6,456.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,170.65/15,414.36 = 6,456.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,170.65x = 15,414.36 × 6,456.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,170.65x = 99,522,044.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,522,044.62/11,170.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,909.24

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