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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,131.25, 15,361.13 and 6,163.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,131.25, 15,361.13 and 6,163.25 is: 8,505.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,131.25 : 15,361.13 = 6,163.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,131.25/15,361.13 = 6,163.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,131.25x = 15,361.13 × 6,163.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,131.25x = 94,674,453.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,674,453.66/11,131.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,505.29

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