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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,086.47, 15,299.34 and 6,050.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,086.47, 15,299.34 and 6,050.71 is: 8,349.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,086.47 : 15,299.34 = 6,050.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,086.47/15,299.34 = 6,050.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,086.47x = 15,299.34 × 6,050.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,086.47x = 92,571,869.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,571,869.53/11,086.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,349.99

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