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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,198.76, 15,454.29 and 6,162.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,198.76, 15,454.29 and 6,162.98 is: 8,504.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,198.76 : 15,454.29 = 6,162.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,198.76/15,454.29 = 6,162.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,198.76x = 15,454.29 × 6,162.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,198.76x = 95,244,379.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,244,379.80/11,198.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,504.91

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