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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,081.58, 15,292.62 and 6,045.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,081.58, 15,292.62 and 6,045.72 is: 8,343.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,081.58 : 15,292.62 = 6,045.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,081.58/15,292.62 = 6,045.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,081.58x = 15,292.62 × 6,045.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,081.58x = 92,454,898.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,454,898.59/11,081.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,343.12

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