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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,182.46, 15,430.83 and 6,582.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,182.46, 15,430.83 and 6,582.74 is: 9,083.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,182.46 : 15,430.83 = 6,582.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,182.46/15,430.83 = 6,582.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,182.46x = 15,430.83 × 6,582.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,182.46x = 101,577,188.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,577,188.75/11,182.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,083.62

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