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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,115.17, 15,339.33 and 6,079.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,115.17, 15,339.33 and 6,079.09 is: 8,389.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,115.17 : 15,339.33 = 6,079.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,115.17/15,339.33 = 6,079.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,115.17x = 15,339.33 × 6,079.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,115.17x = 93,249,167.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,249,167.61/11,115.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,389.36

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