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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,188.55, 15,438.51 and 6,407.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,188.55, 15,438.51 and 6,407.75 is: 8,841.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,188.55 : 15,438.51 = 6,407.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,188.55/15,438.51 = 6,407.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,188.55x = 15,438.51 × 6,407.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,188.55x = 98,926,112.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,926,112.45/11,188.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,841.73

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