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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,186.34, 15,437.58 and 6,151.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,186.34, 15,437.58 and 6,151.14 is: 8,488.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,186.34 : 15,437.58 = 6,151.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,186.34/15,437.58 = 6,151.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,186.34x = 15,437.58 × 6,151.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,186.34x = 94,958,715.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,958,715.84/11,186.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,488.81

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