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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,053.48, 15,252.90 and 6,085.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,053.48, 15,252.90 and 6,085.48 is: 8,397.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,053.48 : 15,252.90 = 6,085.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,053.48/15,252.90 = 6,085.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,053.48x = 15,252.90 × 6,085.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,053.48x = 92,821,217.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,821,217.89/11,053.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,397.47

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