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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,189.88, 15,440.32 and 6,473.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,189.88, 15,440.32 and 6,473.25 is: 8,932.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,189.88 : 15,440.32 = 6,473.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,189.88/15,440.32 = 6,473.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,189.88x = 15,440.32 × 6,473.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,189.88x = 99,949,059.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,949,059.53/11,189.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,932.09

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