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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,421.28, 15,761.36 and 6,453.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,421.28, 15,761.36 and 6,453.28 is: 8,905.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,421.28 : 15,761.36 = 6,453.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,421.28/15,761.36 = 6,453.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,421.28x = 15,761.36 × 6,453.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,421.28x = 101,712,469.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,712,469.26/11,421.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,905.52

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