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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,153.97, 15,392.48 and 6,185.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,153.97, 15,392.48 and 6,185.97 is: 8,536.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,153.97 : 15,392.48 = 6,185.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,153.97/15,392.48 = 6,185.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,153.97x = 15,392.48 × 6,185.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,153.97x = 95,217,419.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,217,419.51/11,153.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,536.64

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