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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,085.30, 15,297.83 and 6,049.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,085.30, 15,297.83 and 6,049.46 is: 8,348.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,085.30 : 15,297.83 = 6,049.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,085.30/15,297.83 = 6,049.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,085.30x = 15,297.83 × 6,049.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,085.30x = 92,543,641.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,543,641.35/11,085.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,348.32

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