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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,153.65, 15,392.43 and 6,117.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,153.65, 15,392.43 and 6,117.88 is: 8,442.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,153.65 : 15,392.43 = 6,117.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,153.65/15,392.43 = 6,117.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,153.65x = 15,392.43 × 6,117.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,153.65x = 94,169,030.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,169,030.03/11,153.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,442.89

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