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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,150.72, 15,386.40 and 6,182.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,150.72, 15,386.40 and 6,182.72 is: 8,531.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,150.72 : 15,386.40 = 6,182.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,150.72/15,386.40 = 6,182.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,150.72x = 15,386.40 × 6,182.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,150.72x = 95,129,803.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,129,803.01/11,150.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,531.27

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