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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,167.26, 15,409.97 and 6,130.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,167.26, 15,409.97 and 6,130.68 is: 8,459.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,167.26 : 15,409.97 = 6,130.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,167.26/15,409.97 = 6,130.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,167.26x = 15,409.97 × 6,130.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,167.26x = 94,473,594.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,473,594.88/11,167.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,459.87

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