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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,160.58, 15,401.56 and 6,124.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,160.58, 15,401.56 and 6,124.89 is: 8,452.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,160.58 : 15,401.56 = 6,124.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,160.58/15,401.56 = 6,124.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,160.58x = 15,401.56 × 6,124.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,160.58x = 94,332,753.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,332,753.20/11,160.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,452.32

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