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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,151.52, 15,389.49 and 6,115.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,151.52, 15,389.49 and 6,115.75 is: 8,439.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,151.52 : 15,389.49 = 6,115.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,151.52/15,389.49 = 6,115.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,151.52x = 15,389.49 × 6,115.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,151.52x = 94,118,273.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,118,273.47/11,151.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,439.95

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