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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,162.41, 15,404.08 and 6,126.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,162.41, 15,404.08 and 6,126.50 is: 8,454.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,162.41 : 15,404.08 = 6,126.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,162.41/15,404.08 = 6,126.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,162.41x = 15,404.08 × 6,126.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,162.41x = 94,373,186.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,373,186.99/11,162.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,454.55

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