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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,193.41, 15,446.57 and 6,157.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,193.41, 15,446.57 and 6,157.62 is: 8,497.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,193.41 : 15,446.57 = 6,157.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,193.41/15,446.57 = 6,157.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,193.41x = 15,446.57 × 6,157.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,193.41x = 95,114,123.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,114,123.76/11,193.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,497.34

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