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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,211.35, 15,470.93 and 6,430.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,211.35, 15,470.93 and 6,430.25 is: 8,873.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,211.35 : 15,470.93 = 6,430.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,211.35/15,470.93 = 6,430.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,211.35x = 15,470.93 × 6,430.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,211.35x = 99,482,002.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,482,002.39/11,211.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,873.33

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