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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,185.83, 15,436.88 and 6,406.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,185.83, 15,436.88 and 6,406.53 is: 8,841.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,185.83 : 15,436.88 = 6,406.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,185.83/15,436.88 = 6,406.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,185.83x = 15,436.88 × 6,406.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,185.83x = 98,896,802.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,896,802.79/11,185.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,841.26

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