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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,051.76, 15,251.42 and 6,083.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,051.76, 15,251.42 and 6,083.76 is: 8,395.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,051.76 : 15,251.42 = 6,083.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,051.76/15,251.42 = 6,083.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,051.76x = 15,251.42 × 6,083.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,051.76x = 92,785,978.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,785,978.94/11,051.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,395.58

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