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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,451.39, 15,802.88 and 6,415.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,451.39, 15,802.88 and 6,415.89 is: 8,853.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,451.39 : 15,802.88 = 6,415.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,451.39/15,802.88 = 6,415.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,451.39x = 15,802.88 × 6,415.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,451.39x = 101,389,507.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,389,507.68/11,451.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,853.90

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