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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,047.75, 15,245.90 and 6,079.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,047.75, 15,245.90 and 6,079.75 is: 8,390.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,047.75 : 15,245.90 = 6,079.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,047.75/15,245.90 = 6,079.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,047.75x = 15,245.90 × 6,079.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,047.75x = 92,691,260.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,691,260.53/11,047.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,390.06

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