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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,425.96, 15,769.34 and 6,392.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,425.96, 15,769.34 and 6,392.11 is: 8,821.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,425.96 : 15,769.34 = 6,392.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,425.96/15,769.34 = 6,392.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,425.96x = 15,769.34 × 6,392.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,425.96x = 100,799,355.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,799,355.91/11,425.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,821.96

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