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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,197.37, 15,452.42 and 6,161.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,197.37, 15,452.42 and 6,161.46 is: 8,502.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,197.37 : 15,452.42 = 6,161.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,197.37/15,452.42 = 6,161.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,197.37x = 15,452.42 × 6,161.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,197.37x = 95,209,541.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,209,541.08/11,197.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,502.85

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