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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,143.52, 15,377.96 and 6,107.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,143.52, 15,377.96 and 6,107.73 is: 8,428.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,143.52 : 15,377.96 = 6,107.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,143.52/15,377.96 = 6,107.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,143.52x = 15,377.96 × 6,107.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,143.52x = 93,924,386.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,924,386.63/11,143.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,428.61

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