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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,182.80, 15,431.28 and 6,146.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,182.80, 15,431.28 and 6,146.64 is: 8,481.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,182.80 : 15,431.28 = 6,146.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,182.80/15,431.28 = 6,146.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,182.80x = 15,431.28 × 6,146.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,182.80x = 94,850,522.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,850,522.90/11,182.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,481.82

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