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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,209.89, 15,469.05 and 6,429.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,209.89, 15,469.05 and 6,429.58 is: 8,872.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,209.89 : 15,469.05 = 6,429.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,209.89/15,469.05 = 6,429.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,209.89x = 15,469.05 × 6,429.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,209.89x = 99,459,494.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,459,494.50/11,209.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,872.48

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