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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,174.73, 15,421.50 and 6,139.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,174.73, 15,421.50 and 6,139.31 is: 8,472.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,174.73 : 15,421.50 = 6,139.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,174.73/15,421.50 = 6,139.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,174.73x = 15,421.50 × 6,139.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,174.73x = 94,677,292.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,677,292.06/11,174.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,472.45

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