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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,078.48, 15,287.88 and 6,110.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,078.48, 15,287.88 and 6,110.48 is: 8,432.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,078.48 : 15,287.88 = 6,110.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,078.48/15,287.88 = 6,110.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,078.48x = 15,287.88 × 6,110.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,078.48x = 93,416,284.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,416,284.98/11,078.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,432.23

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