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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,140.91, 15,373.78 and 6,104.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,140.91, 15,373.78 and 6,104.13 is: 8,423.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,140.91 : 15,373.78 = 6,104.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,140.91/15,373.78 = 6,104.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,140.91x = 15,373.78 × 6,104.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,140.91x = 93,843,551.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,843,551.71/11,140.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,423.33

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