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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,192.91, 15,445.88 and 6,157.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,192.91, 15,445.88 and 6,157.12 is: 8,496.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,192.91 : 15,445.88 = 6,157.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,192.91/15,445.88 = 6,157.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,192.91x = 15,445.88 × 6,157.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,192.91x = 95,102,136.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,102,136.67/11,192.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,496.64

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