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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,081.23, 15,291.72 and 6,045.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,081.23, 15,291.72 and 6,045.31 is: 8,342.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,081.23 : 15,291.72 = 6,045.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,081.23/15,291.72 = 6,045.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,081.23x = 15,291.72 × 6,045.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,081.23x = 92,443,187.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,443,187.83/11,081.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,342.32

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