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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,095.26, 15,311.40 and 6,059.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,095.26, 15,311.40 and 6,059.49 is: 8,362.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,095.26 : 15,311.40 = 6,059.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,095.26/15,311.40 = 6,059.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,095.26x = 15,311.40 × 6,059.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,095.26x = 92,779,275.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,779,275.19/11,095.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,362.06

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