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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,190.78, 15,442.34 and 6,475.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,190.78, 15,442.34 and 6,475.37 is: 8,935.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,190.78 : 15,442.34 = 6,475.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,190.78/15,442.34 = 6,475.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,190.78x = 15,442.34 × 6,475.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,190.78x = 99,994,755.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,994,755.58/11,190.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,935.46

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