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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,187.39, 15,438.45 and 6,151.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,187.39, 15,438.45 and 6,151.57 is: 8,489.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,187.39 : 15,438.45 = 6,151.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,187.39/15,438.45 = 6,151.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,187.39x = 15,438.45 × 6,151.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,187.39x = 94,970,690.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,970,690.34/11,187.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,489.09

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