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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,127, 15,355.98 and 6,159

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,127, 15,355.98 and 6,159 is: 8,499.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,127 : 15,355.98 = 6,159 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,127/15,355.98 = 6,159/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,127x = 15,355.98 × 6,159
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,127x = 94,577,480.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,577,480.82/11,127
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,499.82

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