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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,095.64, 15,311.90 and 6,059.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,095.64, 15,311.90 and 6,059.86 is: 8,362.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,095.64 : 15,311.90 = 6,059.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,095.64/15,311.90 = 6,059.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,095.64x = 15,311.90 × 6,059.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,095.64x = 92,787,878.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,787,878.62/11,095.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,362.56

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