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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,051.94, 15,251.50 and 6,083.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,051.94, 15,251.50 and 6,083.94 is: 8,395.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,051.94 : 15,251.50 = 6,083.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,051.94/15,251.50 = 6,083.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,051.94x = 15,251.50 × 6,083.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,051.94x = 92,789,210.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,789,210.91/11,051.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,395.74

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