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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,181.37, 15,430.57 and 6,145.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,181.37, 15,430.57 and 6,145.72 is: 8,481.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,181.37 : 15,430.57 = 6,145.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,181.37/15,430.57 = 6,145.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,181.37x = 15,430.57 × 6,145.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,181.37x = 94,831,908.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,831,908.72/11,181.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,481.24

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