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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,151.58, 15,389.57 and 6,115.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,151.58, 15,389.57 and 6,115.80 is: 8,440.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,151.58 : 15,389.57 = 6,115.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,151.58/15,389.57 = 6,115.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,151.58x = 15,389.57 × 6,115.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,151.58x = 94,119,532.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,119,532.21/11,151.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,440.02

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