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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,187.84, 15,439.32 and 6,151.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,187.84, 15,439.32 and 6,151.94 is: 8,489.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,187.84 : 15,439.32 = 6,151.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,187.84/15,439.32 = 6,151.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,187.84x = 15,439.32 × 6,151.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,187.84x = 94,981,693.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,981,693.08/11,187.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,489.73

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