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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,170.85, 15,415.96 and 6,135.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,170.85, 15,415.96 and 6,135.53 is: 8,467.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,170.85 : 15,415.96 = 6,135.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,170.85/15,415.96 = 6,135.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,170.85x = 15,415.96 × 6,135.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,170.85x = 94,585,147.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,585,147.27/11,170.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,467.14

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