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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,182.31, 15,431.96 and 6,146.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,182.31, 15,431.96 and 6,146.71 is: 8,482.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,182.31 : 15,431.96 = 6,146.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,182.31/15,431.96 = 6,146.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,182.31x = 15,431.96 × 6,146.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,182.31x = 94,855,782.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,855,782.85/11,182.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,482.66

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