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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,058.84, 15,261.48 and 6,279.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,058.84, 15,261.48 and 6,279.12 is: 8,665.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,058.84 : 15,261.48 = 6,279.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,058.84/15,261.48 = 6,279.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,058.84x = 15,261.48 × 6,279.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,058.84x = 95,828,664.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,828,664.30/11,058.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,665.35

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