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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,133.59, 15,364.31 and 6,165.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,133.59, 15,364.31 and 6,165.59 is: 8,508.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,133.59 : 15,364.31 = 6,165.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,133.59/15,364.31 = 6,165.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,133.59x = 15,364.31 × 6,165.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,133.59x = 94,729,928.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,729,928.44/11,133.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,508.48

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