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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,189.67, 15,442.16 and 6,154.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,189.67, 15,442.16 and 6,154.13 is: 8,492.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,189.67 : 15,442.16 = 6,154.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,189.67/15,442.16 = 6,154.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,189.67x = 15,442.16 × 6,154.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,189.67x = 95,032,952.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,032,952.14/11,189.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,492.92

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