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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,211.77, 15,472.34 and 6,176.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,211.77, 15,472.34 and 6,176.01 is: 8,522.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,211.77 : 15,472.34 = 6,176.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,211.77/15,472.34 = 6,176.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,211.77x = 15,472.34 × 6,176.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,211.77x = 95,557,326.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,557,326.56/11,211.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,522.95

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