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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,196.77, 15,451.54 and 6,161.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,196.77, 15,451.54 and 6,161.33 is: 8,502.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,196.77 : 15,451.54 = 6,161.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,196.77/15,451.54 = 6,161.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,196.77x = 15,451.54 × 6,161.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,196.77x = 95,202,060.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,202,060.17/11,196.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,502.64

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