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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,210.88, 15,462.40 and 6,493.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,210.88, 15,462.40 and 6,493.44 is: 8,955.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,210.88 : 15,462.40 = 6,493.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,210.88/15,462.40 = 6,493.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,210.88x = 15,462.40 × 6,493.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,210.88x = 100,404,166.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,404,166.66/11,210.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,955.96

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