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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,156.98, 15,396.78 and 6,121.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,156.98, 15,396.78 and 6,121.69 is: 8,448.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,156.98 : 15,396.78 = 6,121.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,156.98/15,396.78 = 6,121.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,156.98x = 15,396.78 × 6,121.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,156.98x = 94,254,314.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,254,314.16/11,156.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,448.01

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