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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,160.97, 15,401.92 and 6,125.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,160.97, 15,401.92 and 6,125.17 is: 8,452.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,160.97 : 15,401.92 = 6,125.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,160.97/15,401.92 = 6,125.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,160.97x = 15,401.92 × 6,125.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,160.97x = 94,339,378.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,339,378.33/11,160.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,452.61

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