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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,192.61, 15,445.93 and 6,156.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,192.61, 15,445.93 and 6,156.91 is: 8,496.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,192.61 : 15,445.93 = 6,156.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,192.61/15,445.93 = 6,156.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,192.61x = 15,445.93 × 6,156.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,192.61x = 95,099,200.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,099,200.88/11,192.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,496.61

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