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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,448, 15,798.72 and 6,480

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,448, 15,798.72 and 6,480 is: 8,942.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,448 : 15,798.72 = 6,480 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,448/15,798.72 = 6,480/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,448x = 15,798.72 × 6,480
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,448x = 102,375,705.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,375,705.60/11,448
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,942.67

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