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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,498.79, 15,867.23 and 6,461.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,498.79, 15,867.23 and 6,461.88 is: 8,916.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,498.79 : 15,867.23 = 6,461.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,498.79/15,867.23 = 6,461.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,498.79x = 15,867.23 × 6,461.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,498.79x = 102,532,044.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,532,044.38/11,498.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,916.77

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