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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,191.78, 15,443.70 and 6,476.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,191.78, 15,443.70 and 6,476.38 is: 8,936.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,191.78 : 15,443.70 = 6,476.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,191.78/15,443.70 = 6,476.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,191.78x = 15,443.70 × 6,476.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,191.78x = 100,019,269.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,019,269.81/11,191.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,936.85

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