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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,151.02, 15,388.53 and 6,371.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,151.02, 15,388.53 and 6,371.60 is: 8,792.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,151.02 : 15,388.53 = 6,371.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,151.02/15,388.53 = 6,371.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,151.02x = 15,388.53 × 6,371.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,151.02x = 98,049,557.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,049,557.75/11,151.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,792.88

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