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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,188.48, 15,441.09 and 6,153.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,188.48, 15,441.09 and 6,153.67 is: 8,492.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,188.48 : 15,441.09 = 6,153.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,188.48/15,441.09 = 6,153.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,188.48x = 15,441.09 × 6,153.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,188.48x = 95,019,372.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,019,372.30/11,188.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,492.61

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