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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,196.57, 15,451.64 and 6,161.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,196.57, 15,451.64 and 6,161.16 is: 8,502.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,196.57 : 15,451.64 = 6,161.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,196.57/15,451.64 = 6,161.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,196.57x = 15,451.64 × 6,161.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,196.57x = 95,200,041.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,200,041.71/11,196.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,502.61

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