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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,220.35, 15,483.42 and 6,439.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,220.35, 15,483.42 and 6,439.19 is: 8,885.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,220.35 : 15,483.42 = 6,439.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,220.35/15,483.42 = 6,439.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,220.35x = 15,483.42 × 6,439.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,220.35x = 99,700,605.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,700,605.81/11,220.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,885.70

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