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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,114.44, 15,338.32 and 6,079

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,114.44, 15,338.32 and 6,079 is: 8,389.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,114.44 : 15,338.32 = 6,079 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,114.44/15,338.32 = 6,079/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,114.44x = 15,338.32 × 6,079
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,114.44x = 93,241,647.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,241,647.28/11,114.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,389.23

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