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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,198.77, 15,453.96 and 6,163

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,198.77, 15,453.96 and 6,163 is: 8,504.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,198.77 : 15,453.96 = 6,163 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,198.77/15,453.96 = 6,163/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,198.77x = 15,453.96 × 6,163
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,198.77x = 95,242,755.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,242,755.48/11,198.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,504.75

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