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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,127.26, 15,355.63 and 6,091.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,127.26, 15,355.63 and 6,091.69 is: 8,406.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,127.26 : 15,355.63 = 6,091.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,127.26/15,355.63 = 6,091.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,127.26x = 15,355.63 × 6,091.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,127.26x = 93,541,737.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,541,737.71/11,127.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,406.54

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