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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,176.64, 15,421.92 and 6,460.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,176.64, 15,421.92 and 6,460.64 is: 8,914.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,176.64 : 15,421.92 = 6,460.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,176.64/15,421.92 = 6,460.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,176.64x = 15,421.92 × 6,460.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,176.64x = 99,635,473.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,635,473.23/11,176.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,914.62

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