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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,055.93, 15,257.01 and 6,087.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,055.93, 15,257.01 and 6,087.93 is: 8,401.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,055.93 : 15,257.01 = 6,087.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,055.93/15,257.01 = 6,087.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,055.93x = 15,257.01 × 6,087.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,055.93x = 92,883,608.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,883,608.89/11,055.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,401.25

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