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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,282.07, 15,569.45 and 6,178.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,282.07, 15,569.45 and 6,178.02 is: 8,525.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,282.07 : 15,569.45 = 6,178.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,282.07/15,569.45 = 6,178.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,282.07x = 15,569.45 × 6,178.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,282.07x = 96,188,342.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,188,342.60/11,282.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,525.77

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