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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,148.03, 15,383.52 and 6,112.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,148.03, 15,383.52 and 6,112.26 is: 8,434.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,148.03 : 15,383.52 = 6,112.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,148.03/15,383.52 = 6,112.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,148.03x = 15,383.52 × 6,112.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,148.03x = 94,028,073.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,028,073.96/11,148.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,434.50

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