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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,150.82, 15,388.32 and 6,115.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,150.82, 15,388.32 and 6,115.50 is: 8,439.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,150.82 : 15,388.32 = 6,115.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,150.82/15,388.32 = 6,115.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,150.82x = 15,388.32 × 6,115.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,150.82x = 94,107,270.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,107,270.96/11,150.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,439.49

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