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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,204.39, 15,462.51 and 6,169.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,204.39, 15,462.51 and 6,169.09 is: 8,513.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,204.39 : 15,462.51 = 6,169.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,204.39/15,462.51 = 6,169.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,204.39x = 15,462.51 × 6,169.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,204.39x = 95,389,548.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,389,548.20/11,204.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,513.59

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