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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,147.76, 15,384.60 and 6,179.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,147.76, 15,384.60 and 6,179.76 is: 8,528.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,147.76 : 15,384.60 = 6,179.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,147.76/15,384.60 = 6,179.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,147.76x = 15,384.60 × 6,179.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,147.76x = 95,073,135.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,073,135.70/11,147.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,528.45

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