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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,126, 15,354.12 and 6,158

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,126, 15,354.12 and 6,158 is: 8,498.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,126 : 15,354.12 = 6,158 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,126/15,354.12 = 6,158/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,126x = 15,354.12 × 6,158
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,126x = 94,550,670.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,550,670.96/11,126
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,498.17

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