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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,177.36, 15,424.72 and 6,141.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,177.36, 15,424.72 and 6,141.44 is: 8,475.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,177.36 : 15,424.72 = 6,141.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,177.36/15,424.72 = 6,141.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,177.36x = 15,424.72 × 6,141.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,177.36x = 94,729,992.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,729,992.40/11,177.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,475.17

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