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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,197.77, 15,452.92 and 6,162.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,197.77, 15,452.92 and 6,162.33 is: 8,504.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,197.77 : 15,452.92 = 6,162.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,197.77/15,452.92 = 6,162.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,197.77x = 15,452.92 × 6,162.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,197.77x = 95,225,992.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,225,992.50/11,197.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,504.01

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