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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,182.23, 15,431.52 and 6,146.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,182.23, 15,431.52 and 6,146.89 is: 8,482.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,182.23 : 15,431.52 = 6,146.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,182.23/15,431.52 = 6,146.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,182.23x = 15,431.52 × 6,146.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,182.23x = 94,855,855.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,855,855.97/11,182.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,482.73

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