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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,104.62, 15,324.39 and 6,136.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,104.62, 15,324.39 and 6,136.62 is: 8,468.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,104.62 : 15,324.39 = 6,136.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,104.62/15,324.39 = 6,136.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,104.62x = 15,324.39 × 6,136.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,104.62x = 94,039,958.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,039,958.16/11,104.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,468.54

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