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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,081.63, 15,292.06 and 6,045.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,081.63, 15,292.06 and 6,045.86 is: 8,342.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,081.63 : 15,292.06 = 6,045.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,081.63/15,292.06 = 6,045.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,081.63x = 15,292.06 × 6,045.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,081.63x = 92,453,676.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,453,676.99/11,081.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,342.97

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