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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,054.72, 15,254.88 and 6,086.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,054.72, 15,254.88 and 6,086.72 is: 8,399.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,054.72 : 15,254.88 = 6,086.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,054.72/15,254.88 = 6,086.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,054.72x = 15,254.88 × 6,086.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,054.72x = 92,852,183.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,852,183.19/11,054.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,399.32

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