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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,206.08, 15,463.80 and 6,171

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,206.08, 15,463.80 and 6,171 is: 8,515.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,206.08 : 15,463.80 = 6,171 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,206.08/15,463.80 = 6,171/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,206.08x = 15,463.80 × 6,171
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,206.08x = 95,427,109.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,427,109.80/11,206.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,515.65

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