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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,175.66, 15,422.70 and 6,140.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,175.66, 15,422.70 and 6,140.01 is: 8,473.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,175.66 : 15,422.70 = 6,140.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,175.66/15,422.70 = 6,140.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,175.66x = 15,422.70 × 6,140.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,175.66x = 94,695,525.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,695,525.09/11,175.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,473.37

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