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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,084.82, 15,297.09 and 6,049.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,084.82, 15,297.09 and 6,049.15 is: 8,347.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,084.82 : 15,297.09 = 6,049.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,084.82/15,297.09 = 6,049.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,084.82x = 15,297.09 × 6,049.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,084.82x = 92,534,353.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,534,353.73/11,084.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,347.84

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