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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,151.16, 15,388.26 and 6,115.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,151.16, 15,388.26 and 6,115.12 is: 8,438.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,151.16 : 15,388.26 = 6,115.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,151.16/15,388.26 = 6,115.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,151.16x = 15,388.26 × 6,115.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,151.16x = 94,101,056.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,101,056.49/11,151.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,438.68

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