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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,155.58, 15,394.56 and 6,051.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,155.58, 15,394.56 and 6,051.02 is: 8,350.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,155.58 : 15,394.56 = 6,051.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,155.58/15,394.56 = 6,051.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,155.58x = 15,394.56 × 6,051.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,155.58x = 93,152,713.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,152,713.48/11,155.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,350.33

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