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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,083.47, 15,295.20 and 6,047.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,083.47, 15,295.20 and 6,047.71 is: 8,345.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,083.47 : 15,295.20 = 6,047.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,083.47/15,295.20 = 6,047.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,083.47x = 15,295.20 × 6,047.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,083.47x = 92,500,933.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,500,933.99/11,083.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,345.85

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