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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,159.55, 15,399.90 and 6,123.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,159.55, 15,399.90 and 6,123.78 is: 8,450.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,159.55 : 15,399.90 = 6,123.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,159.55/15,399.90 = 6,123.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,159.55x = 15,399.90 × 6,123.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,159.55x = 94,305,599.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,305,599.62/11,159.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,450.66

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