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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,153.80, 15,392.54 and 6,118.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,153.80, 15,392.54 and 6,118.24 is: 8,443.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,153.80 : 15,392.54 = 6,118.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,153.80/15,392.54 = 6,118.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,153.80x = 15,392.54 × 6,118.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,153.80x = 94,175,253.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,175,253.93/11,153.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,443.33

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