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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,163.74, 15,405.03 and 6,127.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,163.74, 15,405.03 and 6,127.82 is: 8,455.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,163.74 : 15,405.03 = 6,127.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,163.74/15,405.03 = 6,127.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,163.74x = 15,405.03 × 6,127.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,163.74x = 94,399,250.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,399,250.93/11,163.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,455.88

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