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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,059.31, 15,261.85 and 6,091.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,059.31, 15,261.85 and 6,091.31 is: 8,406.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,059.31 : 15,261.85 = 6,091.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,059.31/15,261.85 = 6,091.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,059.31x = 15,261.85 × 6,091.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,059.31x = 92,964,705.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,964,705.29/11,059.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,406.01

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