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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,214.93, 15,476.46 and 6,179.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,214.93, 15,476.46 and 6,179.04 is: 8,527.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,214.93 : 15,476.46 = 6,179.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,214.93/15,476.46 = 6,179.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,214.93x = 15,476.46 × 6,179.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,214.93x = 95,629,665.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,629,665.40/11,214.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,527.00

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