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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,150.06, 15,387.03 and 6,114.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,150.06, 15,387.03 and 6,114.15 is: 8,437.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,150.06 : 15,387.03 = 6,114.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,150.06/15,387.03 = 6,114.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,150.06x = 15,387.03 × 6,114.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,150.06x = 94,078,609.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,078,609.47/11,150.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,437.50

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