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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,204.98, 15,463.24 and 6,169.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,204.98, 15,463.24 and 6,169.72 is: 8,514.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,204.98 : 15,463.24 = 6,169.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,204.98/15,463.24 = 6,169.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,204.98x = 15,463.24 × 6,169.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,204.98x = 95,403,861.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,403,861.09/11,204.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,514.42

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