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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,086.78, 15,299.54 and 6,051.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,086.78, 15,299.54 and 6,051.04 is: 8,350.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,086.78 : 15,299.54 = 6,051.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,086.78/15,299.54 = 6,051.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,086.78x = 15,299.54 × 6,051.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,086.78x = 92,578,079.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,578,079.92/11,086.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,350.31

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