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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,082.47, 15,293.82 and 6,046.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,082.47, 15,293.82 and 6,046.71 is: 8,344.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,082.47 : 15,293.82 = 6,046.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,082.47/15,293.82 = 6,046.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,082.47x = 15,293.82 × 6,046.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,082.47x = 92,477,294.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,477,294.33/11,082.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,344.47

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