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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,204.94, 15,462.21 and 6,168.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,204.94, 15,462.21 and 6,168.18 is: 8,511.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,204.94 : 15,462.21 = 6,168.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,204.94/15,462.21 = 6,168.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,204.94x = 15,462.21 × 6,168.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,204.94x = 95,373,694.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,373,694.48/11,204.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,511.75

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