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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,187.39, 15,438.61 and 6,151.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,187.39, 15,438.61 and 6,151.69 is: 8,489.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,187.39 : 15,438.61 = 6,151.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,187.39/15,438.61 = 6,151.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,187.39x = 15,438.61 × 6,151.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,187.39x = 94,973,511.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,973,511.99/11,187.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,489.34

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