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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,049.84, 15,248.70 and 6,081.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,049.84, 15,248.70 and 6,081.84 is: 8,392.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,049.84 : 15,248.70 = 6,081.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,049.84/15,248.70 = 6,081.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,049.84x = 15,248.70 × 6,081.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,049.84x = 92,740,153.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,740,153.61/11,049.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,392.90

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