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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,057.74, 15,258.99 and 6,089.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,057.74, 15,258.99 and 6,089.74 is: 8,403.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,057.74 : 15,258.99 = 6,089.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,057.74/15,258.99 = 6,089.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,057.74x = 15,258.99 × 6,089.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,057.74x = 92,923,281.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,923,281.76/11,057.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,403.46

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