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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,204.39, 15,464.48 and 6,425.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,204.39, 15,464.48 and 6,425.11 is: 8,868.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,204.39 : 15,464.48 = 6,425.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,204.39/15,464.48 = 6,425.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,204.39x = 15,464.48 × 6,425.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,204.39x = 99,360,995.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,360,995.73/11,204.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,868.04

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