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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,180.84, 15,429.96 and 6,401.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,180.84, 15,429.96 and 6,401.52 is: 8,834.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,180.84 : 15,429.96 = 6,401.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,180.84/15,429.96 = 6,401.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,180.84x = 15,429.96 × 6,401.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,180.84x = 98,775,197.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,775,197.54/11,180.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,834.33

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