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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,151.27, 15,388.58 and 6,115.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,151.27, 15,388.58 and 6,115.47 is: 8,439.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,151.27 : 15,388.58 = 6,115.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,151.27/15,388.58 = 6,115.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,151.27x = 15,388.58 × 6,115.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,151.27x = 94,108,486.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,108,486.76/11,151.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,439.26

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