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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,171.91, 15,417.60 and 6,456.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,171.91, 15,417.60 and 6,456.19 is: 8,909.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,171.91 : 15,417.60 = 6,456.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,171.91/15,417.60 = 6,456.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,171.91x = 15,417.60 × 6,456.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,171.91x = 99,538,954.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,538,954.94/11,171.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,909.75

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