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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,129.06, 15,358.11 and 6,161.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,129.06, 15,358.11 and 6,161.06 is: 8,502.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,129.06 : 15,358.11 = 6,161.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,129.06/15,358.11 = 6,161.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,129.06x = 15,358.11 × 6,161.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,129.06x = 94,622,252.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,622,252.49/11,129.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,502.27

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