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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,131.68, 15,361.60 and 6,095.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,131.68, 15,361.60 and 6,095.88 is: 8,412.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,131.68 : 15,361.60 = 6,095.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,131.68/15,361.60 = 6,095.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,131.68x = 15,361.60 × 6,095.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,131.68x = 93,642,470.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,642,470.21/11,131.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,412.25

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