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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,114.70, 15,338.63 and 6,079.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,114.70, 15,338.63 and 6,079.06 is: 8,389.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,114.70 : 15,338.63 = 6,079.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,114.70/15,338.63 = 6,079.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,114.70x = 15,338.63 × 6,079.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,114.70x = 93,244,428.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,244,428.94/11,114.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,389.29

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