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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,057.50, 15,259.35 and 6,089.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,057.50, 15,259.35 and 6,089.50 is: 8,403.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,057.50 : 15,259.35 = 6,089.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,057.50/15,259.35 = 6,089.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,057.50x = 15,259.35 × 6,089.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,057.50x = 92,921,811.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,921,811.83/11,057.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,403.51

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