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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,171.56, 15,416.93 and 6,135.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,171.56, 15,416.93 and 6,135.99 is: 8,467.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,171.56 : 15,416.93 = 6,135.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,171.56/15,416.93 = 6,135.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,171.56x = 15,416.93 × 6,135.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,171.56x = 94,598,128.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,598,128.31/11,171.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,467.76

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