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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,091.27, 15,305.73 and 6,055.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,091.27, 15,305.73 and 6,055.53 is: 8,356.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,091.27 : 15,305.73 = 6,055.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,091.27/15,305.73 = 6,055.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,091.27x = 15,305.73 × 6,055.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,091.27x = 92,684,380.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,684,380.84/11,091.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,356.51

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