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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,151.50, 15,388.71 and 6,115.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,151.50, 15,388.71 and 6,115.59 is: 8,439.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,151.50 : 15,388.71 = 6,115.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,151.50/15,388.71 = 6,115.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,151.50x = 15,388.71 × 6,115.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,151.50x = 94,111,040.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,111,040.99/11,151.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,439.32

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