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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,158.58, 15,398.74 and 6,054.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,158.58, 15,398.74 and 6,054.08 is: 8,354.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,158.58 : 15,398.74 = 6,054.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,158.58/15,398.74 = 6,054.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,158.58x = 15,398.74 × 6,054.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,158.58x = 93,225,203.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,225,203.86/11,158.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,354.58

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