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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,085.47, 15,297.96 and 6,049.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,085.47, 15,297.96 and 6,049.71 is: 8,348.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,085.47 : 15,297.96 = 6,049.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,085.47/15,297.96 = 6,049.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,085.47x = 15,297.96 × 6,049.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,085.47x = 92,548,221.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,548,221.59/11,085.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,348.61

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