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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,121, 15,346.98 and 6,153

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,121, 15,346.98 and 6,153 is: 8,491.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,121 : 15,346.98 = 6,153 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,121/15,346.98 = 6,153/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,121x = 15,346.98 × 6,153
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,121x = 94,429,967.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,429,967.94/11,121
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,491.14

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