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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,203.28, 15,460.94 and 6,424.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,203.28, 15,460.94 and 6,424.12 is: 8,865.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,203.28 : 15,460.94 = 6,424.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,203.28/15,460.94 = 6,424.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,203.28x = 15,460.94 × 6,424.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,203.28x = 99,322,933.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,322,933.87/11,203.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,865.52

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