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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,171.04, 15,416.08 and 6,203.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,171.04, 15,416.08 and 6,203.04 is: 8,560.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,171.04 : 15,416.08 = 6,203.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,171.04/15,416.08 = 6,203.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,171.04x = 15,416.08 × 6,203.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,171.04x = 95,626,560.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,626,560.88/11,171.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,560.22

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