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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,189.47, 15,441.86 and 6,154.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,189.47, 15,441.86 and 6,154.07 is: 8,492.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,189.47 : 15,441.86 = 6,154.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,189.47/15,441.86 = 6,154.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,189.47x = 15,441.86 × 6,154.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,189.47x = 95,030,256.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,030,256.60/11,189.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,492.83

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