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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,165.32, 15,407.54 and 6,197

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,165.32, 15,407.54 and 6,197 is: 8,551.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,165.32 : 15,407.54 = 6,197 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,165.32/15,407.54 = 6,197/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,165.32x = 15,407.54 × 6,197
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,165.32x = 95,480,525.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,480,525.38/11,165.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,551.53

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