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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,215.94, 15,480.36 and 6,436.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,215.94, 15,480.36 and 6,436.67 is: 8,883.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,215.94 : 15,480.36 = 6,436.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,215.94/15,480.36 = 6,436.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,215.94x = 15,480.36 × 6,436.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,215.94x = 99,641,891.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,641,891.40/11,215.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,883.96

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