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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,146.34, 15,381.24 and 6,109.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,146.34, 15,381.24 and 6,109.67 is: 8,430.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,146.34 : 15,381.24 = 6,109.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,146.34/15,381.24 = 6,109.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,146.34x = 15,381.24 × 6,109.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,146.34x = 93,974,300.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,974,300.59/11,146.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,430.96

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