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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,178.58, 15,424.26 and 6,399.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,178.58, 15,424.26 and 6,399.98 is: 8,830.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,178.58 : 15,424.26 = 6,399.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,178.58/15,424.26 = 6,399.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,178.58x = 15,424.26 × 6,399.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,178.58x = 98,714,955.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,714,955.51/11,178.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,830.72

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