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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,157.38, 15,396.58 and 6,121.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,157.38, 15,396.58 and 6,121.51 is: 8,447.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,157.38 : 15,396.58 = 6,121.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,157.38/15,396.58 = 6,121.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,157.38x = 15,396.58 × 6,121.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,157.38x = 94,250,287.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,250,287.60/11,157.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,447.35

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