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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,189.41, 15,441.40 and 6,153.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,189.41, 15,441.40 and 6,153.98 is: 8,492.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,189.41 : 15,441.40 = 6,153.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,189.41/15,441.40 = 6,153.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,189.41x = 15,441.40 × 6,153.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,189.41x = 95,025,962.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,025,962.64/11,189.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,492.49

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