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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,180.97, 15,429.89 and 6,145.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,180.97, 15,429.89 and 6,145.67 is: 8,481.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,180.97 : 15,429.89 = 6,145.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,180.97/15,429.89 = 6,145.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,180.97x = 15,429.89 × 6,145.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,180.97x = 94,827,066.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,827,066.02/11,180.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,481.11

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