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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,143.98, 15,377.70 and 6,108.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,143.98, 15,377.70 and 6,108.12 is: 8,428.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,143.98 : 15,377.70 = 6,108.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,143.98/15,377.70 = 6,108.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,143.98x = 15,377.70 × 6,108.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,143.98x = 93,928,836.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,928,836.92/11,143.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,428.66

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