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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,144.92, 15,379.78 and 6,109

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,144.92, 15,379.78 and 6,109 is: 8,430.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,144.92 : 15,379.78 = 6,109 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,144.92/15,379.78 = 6,109/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,144.92x = 15,379.78 × 6,109
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,144.92x = 93,955,076.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,955,076.02/11,144.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,430.31

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