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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,055.43, 15,256.50 and 6,087.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,055.43, 15,256.50 and 6,087.43 is: 8,400.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,055.43 : 15,256.50 = 6,087.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,055.43/15,256.50 = 6,087.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,055.43x = 15,256.50 × 6,087.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,055.43x = 92,872,875.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,872,875.80/11,055.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,400.66

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