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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,144.58, 15,379.43 and 6,109.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,144.58, 15,379.43 and 6,109.08 is: 8,430.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,144.58 : 15,379.43 = 6,109.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,144.58/15,379.43 = 6,109.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,144.58x = 15,379.43 × 6,109.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,144.58x = 93,954,137.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,954,137.68/11,144.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,430.48

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