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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,205.91, 15,463.57 and 6,425.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,205.91, 15,463.57 and 6,425.71 is: 8,867.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,205.91 : 15,463.57 = 6,425.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,205.91/15,463.57 = 6,425.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,205.91x = 15,463.57 × 6,425.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,205.91x = 99,364,416.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,364,416.38/11,205.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,867.14

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