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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,051.44, 15,250.98 and 6,083.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,051.44, 15,250.98 and 6,083.44 is: 8,395.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,051.44 : 15,250.98 = 6,083.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,051.44/15,250.98 = 6,083.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,051.44x = 15,250.98 × 6,083.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,051.44x = 92,778,406.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,778,406.46/11,051.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,395.14

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