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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,126.62, 15,354.97 and 6,091.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,126.62, 15,354.97 and 6,091.05 is: 8,405.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,126.62 : 15,354.97 = 6,091.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,126.62/15,354.97 = 6,091.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,126.62x = 15,354.97 × 6,091.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,126.62x = 93,527,890.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,527,890.02/11,126.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,405.78

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