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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,171.97, 15,417.24 and 6,067.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,171.97, 15,417.24 and 6,067.59 is: 8,373.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,171.97 : 15,417.24 = 6,067.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,171.97/15,417.24 = 6,067.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,171.97x = 15,417.24 × 6,067.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,171.97x = 93,545,410.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,545,410.68/11,171.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,373.22

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