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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,174.36, 15,421.08 and 6,395.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,174.36, 15,421.08 and 6,395.76 is: 8,826.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,174.36 : 15,421.08 = 6,395.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,174.36/15,421.08 = 6,395.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,174.36x = 15,421.08 × 6,395.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,174.36x = 98,629,550.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,629,550.60/11,174.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,826.42

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