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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,122.39, 15,348.89 and 6,086.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,122.39, 15,348.89 and 6,086.61 is: 8,399.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,122.39 : 15,348.89 = 6,086.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,122.39/15,348.89 = 6,086.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,122.39x = 15,348.89 × 6,086.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,122.39x = 93,422,733.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,422,733.99/11,122.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,399.52

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