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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,150.81, 15,388.41 and 6,115.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,150.81, 15,388.41 and 6,115.25 is: 8,439.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,150.81 : 15,388.41 = 6,115.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,150.81/15,388.41 = 6,115.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,150.81x = 15,388.41 × 6,115.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,150.81x = 94,103,974.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,103,974.25/11,150.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,439.21

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