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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,054.48, 15,254.28 and 6,086.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,054.48, 15,254.28 and 6,086.48 is: 8,398.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,054.48 : 15,254.28 = 6,086.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,054.48/15,254.28 = 6,086.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,054.48x = 15,254.28 × 6,086.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,054.48x = 92,844,870.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,844,870.13/11,054.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,398.85

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