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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,153.28, 15,391.97 and 6,117.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,153.28, 15,391.97 and 6,117.68 is: 8,442.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,153.28 : 15,391.97 = 6,117.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,153.28/15,391.97 = 6,117.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,153.28x = 15,391.97 × 6,117.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,153.28x = 94,163,154.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,163,154.92/11,153.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,442.64

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