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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,162.57, 15,404.54 and 6,127.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,162.57, 15,404.54 and 6,127.26 is: 8,455.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,162.57 : 15,404.54 = 6,127.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,162.57/15,404.54 = 6,127.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,162.57x = 15,404.54 × 6,127.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,162.57x = 94,387,533.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,387,533.36/11,162.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,455.72

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