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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,218.65, 15,481.04 and 6,182.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,218.65, 15,481.04 and 6,182.59 is: 8,531.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,218.65 : 15,481.04 = 6,182.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,218.65/15,481.04 = 6,182.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,218.65x = 15,481.04 × 6,182.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,218.65x = 95,712,884.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,712,884.39/11,218.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,531.59

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