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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,139.30, 15,372.26 and 6,103.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,139.30, 15,372.26 and 6,103.71 is: 8,423.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,139.30 : 15,372.26 = 6,103.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,139.30/15,372.26 = 6,103.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,139.30x = 15,372.26 × 6,103.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,139.30x = 93,827,817.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,827,817.08/11,139.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,423.13

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