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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,139.57, 15,372.77 and 6,104.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,139.57, 15,372.77 and 6,104.25 is: 8,423.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,139.57 : 15,372.77 = 6,104.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,139.57/15,372.77 = 6,104.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,139.57x = 15,372.77 × 6,104.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,139.57x = 93,839,200.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,839,200.75/11,139.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,423.95

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