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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,126.50, 15,355.29 and 6,158.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,126.50, 15,355.29 and 6,158.50 is: 8,499.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,126.50 : 15,355.29 = 6,158.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,126.50/15,355.29 = 6,158.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,126.50x = 15,355.29 × 6,158.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,126.50x = 94,565,553.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,565,553.47/11,126.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,499.13

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