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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,214.89, 15,476.48 and 6,179

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,214.89, 15,476.48 and 6,179 is: 8,526.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,214.89 : 15,476.48 = 6,179 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,214.89/15,476.48 = 6,179/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,214.89x = 15,476.48 × 6,179
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,214.89x = 95,629,169.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,629,169.92/11,214.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,526.98

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