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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,078.48, 15,287.24 and 6,110.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,078.48, 15,287.24 and 6,110.16 is: 8,431.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,078.48 : 15,287.24 = 6,110.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,078.48/15,287.24 = 6,110.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,078.48x = 15,287.24 × 6,110.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,078.48x = 93,407,482.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,407,482.36/11,078.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,431.43

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