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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,194.58, 15,448.55 and 6,159.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,194.58, 15,448.55 and 6,159.12 is: 8,499.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,194.58 : 15,448.55 = 6,159.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,194.58/15,448.55 = 6,159.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,194.58x = 15,448.55 × 6,159.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,194.58x = 95,149,442.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,149,442.48/11,194.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,499.60

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