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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,211.33, 15,471.12 and 6,427.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,211.33, 15,471.12 and 6,427.85 is: 8,870.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,211.33 : 15,471.12 = 6,427.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,211.33/15,471.12 = 6,427.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,211.33x = 15,471.12 × 6,427.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,211.33x = 99,445,961.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,445,961.34/11,211.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,870.13

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