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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,421.39, 15,763.47 and 6,644.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,421.39, 15,763.47 and 6,644.11 is: 9,170.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,421.39 : 15,763.47 = 6,644.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,421.39/15,763.47 = 6,644.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,421.39x = 15,763.47 × 6,644.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,421.39x = 104,734,265.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,734,265.55/11,421.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,170.01

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