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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,151.68, 15,389.18 and 6,115.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,151.68, 15,389.18 and 6,115.89 is: 8,439.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,151.68 : 15,389.18 = 6,115.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,151.68/15,389.18 = 6,115.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,151.68x = 15,389.18 × 6,115.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,151.68x = 94,118,495.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,118,495.57/11,151.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,439.85

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