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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,157.26, 15,397.98 and 6,122.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,157.26, 15,397.98 and 6,122.46 is: 8,449.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,157.26 : 15,397.98 = 6,122.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,157.26/15,397.98 = 6,122.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,157.26x = 15,397.98 × 6,122.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,157.26x = 94,273,516.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,273,516.63/11,157.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,449.53

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