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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,084.78, 15,297.33 and 6,049.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,084.78, 15,297.33 and 6,049.33 is: 8,348.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,084.78 : 15,297.33 = 6,049.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,084.78/15,297.33 = 6,049.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,084.78x = 15,297.33 × 6,049.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,084.78x = 92,538,536.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,538,536.36/11,084.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,348.25

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