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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,189.97, 15,442.29 and 6,154.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,189.97, 15,442.29 and 6,154.65 is: 8,493.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,189.97 : 15,442.29 = 6,154.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,189.97/15,442.29 = 6,154.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,189.97x = 15,442.29 × 6,154.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,189.97x = 95,041,890.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,041,890.15/11,189.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,493.49

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