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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,171.82, 15,416.43 and 6,135.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,171.82, 15,416.43 and 6,135.06 is: 8,466.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,171.82 : 15,416.43 = 6,135.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,171.82/15,416.43 = 6,135.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,171.82x = 15,416.43 × 6,135.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,171.82x = 94,580,723.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,580,723.04/11,171.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,466.01

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