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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,170.88, 15,416.21 and 6,135.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,170.88, 15,416.21 and 6,135.24 is: 8,466.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,170.88 : 15,416.21 = 6,135.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,170.88/15,416.21 = 6,135.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,170.88x = 15,416.21 × 6,135.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,170.88x = 94,582,163.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,582,163.58/11,170.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,466.85

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