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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,168.93, 15,412.52 and 6,133.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,168.93, 15,412.52 and 6,133.82 is: 8,464.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,168.93 : 15,412.52 = 6,133.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,168.93/15,412.52 = 6,133.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,168.93x = 15,412.52 × 6,133.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,168.93x = 94,537,561.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,537,561.70/11,168.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,464.33

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