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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,187.48, 15,438.90 and 6,151.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,187.48, 15,438.90 and 6,151.92 is: 8,489.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,187.48 : 15,438.90 = 6,151.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,187.48/15,438.90 = 6,151.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,187.48x = 15,438.90 × 6,151.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,187.48x = 94,978,877.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,978,877.69/11,187.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,489.75

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