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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,191.71, 15,444.59 and 6,156.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,191.71, 15,444.59 and 6,156.45 is: 8,495.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,191.71 : 15,444.59 = 6,156.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,191.71/15,444.59 = 6,156.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,191.71x = 15,444.59 × 6,156.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,191.71x = 95,083,803.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,083,803.58/11,191.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,495.91

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