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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,085.57, 15,298.13 and 6,049.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,085.57, 15,298.13 and 6,049.91 is: 8,348.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,085.57 : 15,298.13 = 6,049.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,085.57/15,298.13 = 6,049.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,085.57x = 15,298.13 × 6,049.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,085.57x = 92,552,202.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,552,202.93/11,085.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,348.89

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