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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,184.99, 15,435.46 and 6,149.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,184.99, 15,435.46 and 6,149.72 is: 8,486.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,184.99 : 15,435.46 = 6,149.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,184.99/15,435.46 = 6,149.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,184.99x = 15,435.46 × 6,149.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,184.99x = 94,923,803.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,923,803.35/11,184.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,486.72

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