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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,082.79, 15,294.12 and 6,047.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,082.79, 15,294.12 and 6,047.06 is: 8,344.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,082.79 : 15,294.12 = 6,047.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,082.79/15,294.12 = 6,047.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,082.79x = 15,294.12 × 6,047.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,082.79x = 92,484,362.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,484,362.14/11,082.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,344.87

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