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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,171.90, 15,417.38 and 6,136.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,171.90, 15,417.38 and 6,136.04 is: 8,467.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,171.90 : 15,417.38 = 6,136.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,171.90/15,417.38 = 6,136.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,171.90x = 15,417.38 × 6,136.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,171.90x = 94,601,660.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,601,660.38/11,171.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,467.82

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