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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,215.93, 15,478.67 and 6,180.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,215.93, 15,478.67 and 6,180.14 is: 8,528.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,215.93 : 15,478.67 = 6,180.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,215.93/15,478.67 = 6,180.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,215.93x = 15,478.67 × 6,180.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,215.93x = 95,660,390.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,660,390.21/11,215.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,528.98

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