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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,481.78, 15,845.78 and 6,446.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,481.78, 15,845.78 and 6,446.33 is: 8,896.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,481.78 : 15,845.78 = 6,446.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,481.78/15,845.78 = 6,446.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,481.78x = 15,845.78 × 6,446.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,481.78x = 102,147,176.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,147,176.17/11,481.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,896.46

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