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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,162.85, 15,404.52 and 6,127.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,162.85, 15,404.52 and 6,127.13 is: 8,455.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,162.85 : 15,404.52 = 6,127.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,162.85/15,404.52 = 6,127.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,162.85x = 15,404.52 × 6,127.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,162.85x = 94,385,419.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,385,419.61/11,162.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,455.32

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