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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,051.81, 15,251.33 and 6,083.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,051.81, 15,251.33 and 6,083.81 is: 8,395.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,051.81 : 15,251.33 = 6,083.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,051.81/15,251.33 = 6,083.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,051.81x = 15,251.33 × 6,083.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,051.81x = 92,786,087.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,786,087.29/11,051.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,395.56

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