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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,271.83, 15,554.63 and 6,167.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,271.83, 15,554.63 and 6,167.25 is: 8,510.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,271.83 : 15,554.63 = 6,167.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,271.83/15,554.63 = 6,167.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,271.83x = 15,554.63 × 6,167.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,271.83x = 95,929,261.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,929,261.03/11,271.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,510.53

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