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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,191.47, 15,443.91 and 6,155.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,191.47, 15,443.91 and 6,155.69 is: 8,494.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,191.47 : 15,443.91 = 6,155.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,191.47/15,443.91 = 6,155.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,191.47x = 15,443.91 × 6,155.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,191.47x = 95,067,845.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,067,845.13/11,191.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,494.67

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