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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,150.02, 15,387.42 and 6,114.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,150.02, 15,387.42 and 6,114.25 is: 8,437.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,150.02 : 15,387.42 = 6,114.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,150.02/15,387.42 = 6,114.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,150.02x = 15,387.42 × 6,114.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,150.02x = 94,082,540.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,082,540.51/11,150.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,437.88

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