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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,047.68, 15,245.64 and 6,079.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,047.68, 15,245.64 and 6,079.68 is: 8,389.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,047.68 : 15,245.64 = 6,079.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,047.68/15,245.64 = 6,079.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,047.68x = 15,245.64 × 6,079.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,047.68x = 92,688,612.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,688,612.60/11,047.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,389.87

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