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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,186.79, 15,437.83 and 6,151.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,186.79, 15,437.83 and 6,151.34 is: 8,488.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,186.79 : 15,437.83 = 6,151.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,186.79/15,437.83 = 6,151.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,186.79x = 15,437.83 × 6,151.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,186.79x = 94,963,349.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,963,349.82/11,186.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,488.88

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