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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,129, 15,357.90 and 6,093.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,129, 15,357.90 and 6,093.16 is: 8,408.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,129 : 15,357.90 = 6,093.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,129/15,357.90 = 6,093.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,129x = 15,357.90 × 6,093.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,129x = 93,578,141.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,578,141.96/11,129
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,408.50

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