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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,189.36, 15,443.25 and 6,476.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,189.36, 15,443.25 and 6,476.24 is: 8,938.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,189.36 : 15,443.25 = 6,476.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,189.36/15,443.25 = 6,476.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,189.36x = 15,443.25 × 6,476.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,189.36x = 100,014,193.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,014,193.38/11,189.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,938.33

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