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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,175.08, 15,419.43 and 6,396.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,175.08, 15,419.43 and 6,396.49 is: 8,825.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,175.08 : 15,419.43 = 6,396.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,175.08/15,419.43 = 6,396.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,175.08x = 15,419.43 × 6,396.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,175.08x = 98,630,152.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,630,152.70/11,175.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,825.90

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