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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,186.39, 15,437.22 and 6,150.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,186.39, 15,437.22 and 6,150.69 is: 8,487.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,186.39 : 15,437.22 = 6,150.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,186.39/15,437.22 = 6,150.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,186.39x = 15,437.22 × 6,150.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,186.39x = 94,949,577.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,949,577.75/11,186.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,487.96

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