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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,469.51, 15,827.22 and 6,364.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,469.51, 15,827.22 and 6,364.71 is: 8,782.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,469.51 : 15,827.22 = 6,364.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,469.51/15,827.22 = 6,364.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,469.51x = 15,827.22 × 6,364.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,469.51x = 100,735,665.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,735,665.41/11,469.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,782.91

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