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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,118.76, 15,343.32 and 6,082

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,118.76, 15,343.32 and 6,082 is: 8,392.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,118.76 : 15,343.32 = 6,082 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,118.76/15,343.32 = 6,082/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,118.76x = 15,343.32 × 6,082
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,118.76x = 93,318,072.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,318,072.24/11,118.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,392.85

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