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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,109.90, 15,331.61 and 6,074.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,109.90, 15,331.61 and 6,074.12 is: 8,382.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,109.90 : 15,331.61 = 6,074.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,109.90/15,331.61 = 6,074.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,109.90x = 15,331.61 × 6,074.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,109.90x = 93,125,931.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,125,931.90/11,109.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,382.25

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