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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,084.87, 15,297.21 and 6,049.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,084.87, 15,297.21 and 6,049.13 is: 8,347.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,084.87 : 15,297.21 = 6,049.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,084.87/15,297.21 = 6,049.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,084.87x = 15,297.21 × 6,049.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,084.87x = 92,534,811.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,534,811.93/11,084.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,347.85

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