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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,078, 15,287.64 and 6,110

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,078, 15,287.64 and 6,110 is: 8,431.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,078 : 15,287.64 = 6,110 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,078/15,287.64 = 6,110/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,078x = 15,287.64 × 6,110
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,078x = 93,407,480.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,407,480.40/11,078
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,431.80

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