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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,197.93, 15,452.82 and 6,162.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,197.93, 15,452.82 and 6,162.15 is: 8,503.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,197.93 : 15,452.82 = 6,162.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,197.93/15,452.82 = 6,162.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,197.93x = 15,452.82 × 6,162.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,197.93x = 95,222,548.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,222,548.46/11,197.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,503.58

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