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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,204.67, 15,462.33 and 6,168.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,204.67, 15,462.33 and 6,168.83 is: 8,512.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,204.67 : 15,462.33 = 6,168.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,204.67/15,462.33 = 6,168.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,204.67x = 15,462.33 × 6,168.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,204.67x = 95,384,407.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,384,407.86/11,204.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,512.92

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