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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,079.34, 15,289.53 and 6,043.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,079.34, 15,289.53 and 6,043.67 is: 8,340.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,079.34 : 15,289.53 = 6,043.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,079.34/15,289.53 = 6,043.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,079.34x = 15,289.53 × 6,043.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,079.34x = 92,404,893.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,404,893.74/11,079.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,340.29

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