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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,259.73, 15,538.12 and 6,155.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,259.73, 15,538.12 and 6,155.04 is: 8,493.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,259.73 : 15,538.12 = 6,155.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,259.73/15,538.12 = 6,155.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,259.73x = 15,538.12 × 6,155.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,259.73x = 95,637,750.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,637,750.12/11,259.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,493.79

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