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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,133.38, 15,364.06 and 6,165.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,133.38, 15,364.06 and 6,165.38 is: 8,508.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,133.38 : 15,364.06 = 6,165.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,133.38/15,364.06 = 6,165.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,133.38x = 15,364.06 × 6,165.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,133.38x = 94,725,268.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,725,268.24/11,133.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,508.22

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