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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,127.75, 15,357.26 and 6,160.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,127.75, 15,357.26 and 6,160.71 is: 8,502.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,127.75 : 15,357.26 = 6,160.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,127.75/15,357.26 = 6,160.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,127.75x = 15,357.26 × 6,160.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,127.75x = 94,611,594.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,611,594.45/11,127.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,502.31

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