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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,158.61, 15,398.37 and 6,122.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,158.61, 15,398.37 and 6,122.72 is: 8,449.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,158.61 : 15,398.37 = 6,122.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,158.61/15,398.37 = 6,122.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,158.61x = 15,398.37 × 6,122.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,158.61x = 94,279,907.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,279,907.97/11,158.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,449.07

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