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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,131.46, 15,360.54 and 6,416.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,131.46, 15,360.54 and 6,416.12 is: 8,853.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,131.46 : 15,360.54 = 6,416.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,131.46/15,360.54 = 6,416.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,131.46x = 15,360.54 × 6,416.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,131.46x = 98,555,067.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,555,067.90/11,131.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,853.74

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