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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,198.52, 15,453.72 and 6,162.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,198.52, 15,453.72 and 6,162.48 is: 8,504.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,198.52 : 15,453.72 = 6,162.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,198.52/15,453.72 = 6,162.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,198.52x = 15,453.72 × 6,162.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,198.52x = 95,233,240.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,233,240.43/11,198.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,504.09

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