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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,192.63, 15,445.91 and 6,088.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,192.63, 15,445.91 and 6,088.14 is: 8,401.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,192.63 : 15,445.91 = 6,088.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,192.63/15,445.91 = 6,088.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,192.63x = 15,445.91 × 6,088.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,192.63x = 94,036,832.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,036,832.07/11,192.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,401.68

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