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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,187.67, 15,439.09 and 6,151.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,187.67, 15,439.09 and 6,151.92 is: 8,489.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,187.67 : 15,439.09 = 6,151.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,187.67/15,439.09 = 6,151.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,187.67x = 15,439.09 × 6,151.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,187.67x = 94,980,112.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,980,112.14/11,187.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,489.71

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