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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,150.07, 15,387.29 and 6,114.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,150.07, 15,387.29 and 6,114.78 is: 8,438.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,150.07 : 15,387.29 = 6,114.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,150.07/15,387.29 = 6,114.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,150.07x = 15,387.29 × 6,114.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,150.07x = 94,089,862.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,089,862.57/11,150.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,438.50

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