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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,142, 15,377.04 and 6,174

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,142, 15,377.04 and 6,174 is: 8,520.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,142 : 15,377.04 = 6,174 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,142/15,377.04 = 6,174/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,142x = 15,377.04 × 6,174
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,142x = 94,937,844.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,937,844.96/11,142
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,520.72

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