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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,107.69, 15,328.61 and 6,139.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,107.69, 15,328.61 and 6,139.69 is: 8,472.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,107.69 : 15,328.61 = 6,139.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,107.69/15,328.61 = 6,139.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,107.69x = 15,328.61 × 6,139.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,107.69x = 94,112,867.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,112,867.53/11,107.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,472.77

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