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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,145.83, 15,381.26 and 6,109.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,145.83, 15,381.26 and 6,109.94 is: 8,431.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,145.83 : 15,381.26 = 6,109.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,145.83/15,381.26 = 6,109.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,145.83x = 15,381.26 × 6,109.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,145.83x = 93,978,468.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,978,468.27/11,145.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,431.72

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