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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,126.26, 15,354.27 and 6,158.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,126.26, 15,354.27 and 6,158.26 is: 8,498.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,126.26 : 15,354.27 = 6,158.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,126.26/15,354.27 = 6,158.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,126.26x = 15,354.27 × 6,158.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,126.26x = 94,555,586.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,555,586.77/11,126.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,498.42

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