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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,195.29, 15,451.71 and 6,418.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,195.29, 15,451.71 and 6,418.44 is: 8,858.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,195.29 : 15,451.71 = 6,418.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,195.29/15,451.71 = 6,418.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,195.29x = 15,451.71 × 6,418.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,195.29x = 99,175,849.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,175,849.46/11,195.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,858.71

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