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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,235.34, 15,504.59 and 6,130.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,235.34, 15,504.59 and 6,130.82 is: 8,460.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,235.34 : 15,504.59 = 6,130.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,235.34/15,504.59 = 6,130.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,235.34x = 15,504.59 × 6,130.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,235.34x = 95,055,850.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,055,850.46/11,235.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,460.43

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