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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,125.50, 15,353.91 and 6,157.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,125.50, 15,353.91 and 6,157.50 is: 8,497.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,125.50 : 15,353.91 = 6,157.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,125.50/15,353.91 = 6,157.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,125.50x = 15,353.91 × 6,157.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,125.50x = 94,541,700.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,541,700.83/11,125.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,497.75

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