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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,485.32, 15,848.40 and 6,448.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,485.32, 15,848.40 and 6,448.44 is: 8,898.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,485.32 : 15,848.40 = 6,448.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,485.32/15,848.40 = 6,448.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,485.32x = 15,848.40 × 6,448.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,485.32x = 102,197,456.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,197,456.50/11,485.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,898.09

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