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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,131.36, 15,361.52 and 6,095.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,131.36, 15,361.52 and 6,095.79 is: 8,412.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,131.36 : 15,361.52 = 6,095.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,131.36/15,361.52 = 6,095.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,131.36x = 15,361.52 × 6,095.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,131.36x = 93,640,569.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,640,569.52/11,131.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,412.32

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