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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,085.65, 15,297.91 and 6,049.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,085.65, 15,297.91 and 6,049.88 is: 8,348.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,085.65 : 15,297.91 = 6,049.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,085.65/15,297.91 = 6,049.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,085.65x = 15,297.91 × 6,049.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,085.65x = 92,550,519.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,550,519.75/11,085.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,348.68

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