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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,409.62, 15,745.30 and 6,441.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,409.62, 15,745.30 and 6,441.62 is: 8,889.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,409.62 : 15,745.30 = 6,441.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,409.62/15,745.30 = 6,441.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,409.62x = 15,745.30 × 6,441.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,409.62x = 101,425,239.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,425,239.39/11,409.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,889.45

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