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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,149.08, 15,386.12 and 6,113.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,149.08, 15,386.12 and 6,113.30 is: 8,436.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,149.08 : 15,386.12 = 6,113.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,149.08/15,386.12 = 6,113.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,149.08x = 15,386.12 × 6,113.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,149.08x = 94,059,859.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,059,859.90/11,149.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,436.56

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