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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,155.58, 15,394.86 and 6,120.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,155.58, 15,394.86 and 6,120.26 is: 8,446.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,155.58 : 15,394.86 = 6,120.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,155.58/15,394.86 = 6,120.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,155.58x = 15,394.86 × 6,120.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,155.58x = 94,220,545.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,220,545.86/11,155.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,446.05

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