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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,081.61, 15,292.60 and 6,045.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,081.61, 15,292.60 and 6,045.83 is: 8,343.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,081.61 : 15,292.60 = 6,045.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,081.61/15,292.60 = 6,045.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,081.61x = 15,292.60 × 6,045.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,081.61x = 92,456,483.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,456,483.64/11,081.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,343.24

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