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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,501.89, 15,871.71 and 6,465.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,501.89, 15,871.71 and 6,465.15 is: 8,921.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,501.89 : 15,871.71 = 6,465.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,501.89/15,871.71 = 6,465.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,501.89x = 15,871.71 × 6,465.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,501.89x = 102,612,985.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,612,985.91/11,501.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,921.40

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