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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,182.76, 15,432.94 and 6,214.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,182.76, 15,432.94 and 6,214.76 is: 8,576.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,182.76 : 15,432.94 = 6,214.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,182.76/15,432.94 = 6,214.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,182.76x = 15,432.94 × 6,214.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,182.76x = 95,912,018.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,912,018.19/11,182.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,576.78

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