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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,056.74, 15,257.61 and 6,088.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,056.74, 15,257.61 and 6,088.74 is: 8,402.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,056.74 : 15,257.61 = 6,088.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,056.74/15,257.61 = 6,088.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,056.74x = 15,257.61 × 6,088.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,056.74x = 92,899,620.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,899,620.31/11,056.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,402.08

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