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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,167.20, 15,412.50 and 6,451.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,167.20, 15,412.50 and 6,451.74 is: 8,904.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,167.20 : 15,412.50 = 6,451.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,167.20/15,412.50 = 6,451.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,167.20x = 15,412.50 × 6,451.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,167.20x = 99,437,442.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,437,442.75/11,167.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,904.42

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