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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,194.67, 15,448.90 and 6,159.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,194.67, 15,448.90 and 6,159.17 is: 8,499.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,194.67 : 15,448.90 = 6,159.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,194.67/15,448.90 = 6,159.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,194.67x = 15,448.90 × 6,159.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,194.67x = 95,152,401.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,152,401.41/11,194.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,499.80

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