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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,171.54, 15,416.46 and 6,135.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,171.54, 15,416.46 and 6,135.75 is: 8,467.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,171.54 : 15,416.46 = 6,135.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,171.54/15,416.46 = 6,135.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,171.54x = 15,416.46 × 6,135.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,171.54x = 94,591,467.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,591,467.36/11,171.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,467.18

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