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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,131.59, 15,360.93 and 6,095.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,131.59, 15,360.93 and 6,095.82 is: 8,411.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,131.59 : 15,360.93 = 6,095.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,131.59/15,360.93 = 6,095.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,131.59x = 15,360.93 × 6,095.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,131.59x = 93,637,464.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,637,464.31/11,131.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,411.87

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