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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,129.39, 15,358.74 and 6,093.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,129.39, 15,358.74 and 6,093.53 is: 8,409.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,129.39 : 15,358.74 = 6,093.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,129.39/15,358.74 = 6,093.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,129.39x = 15,358.74 × 6,093.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,129.39x = 93,588,942.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,588,942.95/11,129.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,409.17

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