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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,189.57, 15,441.96 and 6,154.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,189.57, 15,441.96 and 6,154.16 is: 8,492.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,189.57 : 15,441.96 = 6,154.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,189.57/15,441.96 = 6,154.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,189.57x = 15,441.96 × 6,154.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,189.57x = 95,032,238.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,032,238.42/11,189.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,492.93

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