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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,197.83, 15,452.68 and 6,162.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,197.83, 15,452.68 and 6,162.05 is: 8,503.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,197.83 : 15,452.68 = 6,162.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,197.83/15,452.68 = 6,162.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,197.83x = 15,452.68 × 6,162.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,197.83x = 95,220,132.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,220,132.76/11,197.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,503.45

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