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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,092.40, 15,307.65 and 6,056.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,092.40, 15,307.65 and 6,056.74 is: 8,358.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,092.40 : 15,307.65 = 6,056.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,092.40/15,307.65 = 6,056.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,092.40x = 15,307.65 × 6,056.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,092.40x = 92,714,349.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,714,349.24/11,092.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,358.37

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