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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,157.45, 15,397.14 and 6,052.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,157.45, 15,397.14 and 6,052.89 is: 8,352.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,157.45 : 15,397.14 = 6,052.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,157.45/15,397.14 = 6,052.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,157.45x = 15,397.14 × 6,052.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,157.45x = 93,197,194.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,197,194.73/11,157.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,352.91

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