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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,147.85, 15,383.70 and 6,111.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,147.85, 15,383.70 and 6,111.97 is: 8,434.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,147.85 : 15,383.70 = 6,111.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,147.85/15,383.70 = 6,111.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,147.85x = 15,383.70 × 6,111.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,147.85x = 94,024,712.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,024,712.89/11,147.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,434.34

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