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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,204.06, 15,462.64 and 6,169.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,204.06, 15,462.64 and 6,169.31 is: 8,514.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,204.06 : 15,462.64 = 6,169.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,204.06/15,462.64 = 6,169.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,204.06x = 15,462.64 × 6,169.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,204.06x = 95,393,726.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,393,726.84/11,204.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,514.21

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