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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,187.26, 15,438.46 and 6,407.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,187.26, 15,438.46 and 6,407.28 is: 8,842.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,187.26 : 15,438.46 = 6,407.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,187.26/15,438.46 = 6,407.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,187.26x = 15,438.46 × 6,407.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,187.26x = 98,918,535.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,918,535.99/11,187.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,842.07

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