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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,083.84, 15,295.62 and 6,047.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,083.84, 15,295.62 and 6,047.98 is: 8,346.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,083.84 : 15,295.62 = 6,047.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,083.84/15,295.62 = 6,047.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,083.84x = 15,295.62 × 6,047.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,083.84x = 92,507,603.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,507,603.85/11,083.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,346.17

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