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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,444.42, 15,791.46 and 6,408.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,444.42, 15,791.46 and 6,408.86 is: 8,843.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,444.42 : 15,791.46 = 6,408.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,444.42/15,791.46 = 6,408.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,444.42x = 15,791.46 × 6,408.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,444.42x = 101,205,177.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,205,177.38/11,444.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,843.19

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