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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,085.50, 15,297.99 and 6,117.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,085.50, 15,297.99 and 6,117.50 is: 8,442.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,085.50 : 15,297.99 = 6,117.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,085.50/15,297.99 = 6,117.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,085.50x = 15,297.99 × 6,117.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,085.50x = 93,585,453.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,585,453.83/11,085.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,442.15

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