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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,113.96, 15,335.78 and 6,146.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,113.96, 15,335.78 and 6,146.28 is: 8,481.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,113.96 : 15,335.78 = 6,146.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,113.96/15,335.78 = 6,146.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,113.96x = 15,335.78 × 6,146.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,113.96x = 94,257,997.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,257,997.90/11,113.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,481.05

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