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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,157.89, 15,397.93 and 6,122.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,157.89, 15,397.93 and 6,122.15 is: 8,448.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,157.89 : 15,397.93 = 6,122.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,157.89/15,397.93 = 6,122.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,157.89x = 15,397.93 × 6,122.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,157.89x = 94,268,415.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,268,415.77/11,157.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,448.59

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