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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,164, 15,406.32 and 6,196

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,164, 15,406.32 and 6,196 is: 8,550.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,164 : 15,406.32 = 6,196 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,164/15,406.32 = 6,196/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,164x = 15,406.32 × 6,196
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,164x = 95,457,558.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,457,558.72/11,164
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,550.48

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