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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,438.93, 15,784.39 and 6,403.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,438.93, 15,784.39 and 6,403.43 is: 8,835.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,438.93 : 15,784.39 = 6,403.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,438.93/15,784.39 = 6,403.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,438.93x = 15,784.39 × 6,403.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,438.93x = 101,074,236.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,074,236.46/11,438.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,835.99

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