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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,147.91, 15,383.71 and 6,112.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,147.91, 15,383.71 and 6,112.02 is: 8,434.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,147.91 : 15,383.71 = 6,112.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,147.91/15,383.71 = 6,112.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,147.91x = 15,383.71 × 6,112.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,147.91x = 94,025,527.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,025,527.91/11,147.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,434.36

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