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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,223.28, 15,488.03 and 6,444

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,223.28, 15,488.03 and 6,444 is: 8,892.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,223.28 : 15,488.03 = 6,444 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,223.28/15,488.03 = 6,444/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,223.28x = 15,488.03 × 6,444
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,223.28x = 99,804,865.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,804,865.32/11,223.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,892.66

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