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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,205.99, 15,464.15 and 6,170.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,205.99, 15,464.15 and 6,170.11 is: 8,514.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,205.99 : 15,464.15 = 6,170.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,205.99/15,464.15 = 6,170.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,205.99x = 15,464.15 × 6,170.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,205.99x = 95,415,581.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,415,581.88/11,205.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,514.69

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