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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,137.44, 15,366.96 and 6,169.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,137.44, 15,366.96 and 6,169.44 is: 8,512.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,137.44 : 15,366.96 = 6,169.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,137.44/15,366.96 = 6,169.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,137.44x = 15,366.96 × 6,169.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,137.44x = 94,805,537.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,805,537.70/11,137.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,512.33

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