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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,189.34, 15,441.39 and 6,153.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,189.34, 15,441.39 and 6,153.44 is: 8,491.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,189.34 : 15,441.39 = 6,153.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,189.34/15,441.39 = 6,153.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,189.34x = 15,441.39 × 6,153.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,189.34x = 95,017,589.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,017,589.67/11,189.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,491.80

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