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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,140.24, 15,372.90 and 6,103.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,140.24, 15,372.90 and 6,103.50 is: 8,422.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,140.24 : 15,372.90 = 6,103.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,140.24/15,372.90 = 6,103.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,140.24x = 15,372.90 × 6,103.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,140.24x = 93,828,495.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,828,495.15/11,140.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,422.48

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