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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,204.03, 15,461.96 and 6,424.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,204.03, 15,461.96 and 6,424.71 is: 8,866.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,204.03 : 15,461.96 = 6,424.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,204.03/15,461.96 = 6,424.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,204.03x = 15,461.96 × 6,424.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,204.03x = 99,338,609.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,338,609.03/11,204.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,866.33

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