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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,252.40, 16,881.03 and 6,057.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,252.40, 16,881.03 and 6,057.06 is: 9,086.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,252.40 : 16,881.03 = 6,057.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,252.40/16,881.03 = 6,057.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,252.40x = 16,881.03 × 6,057.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,252.40x = 102,249,411.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,249,411.57/11,252.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,086.90

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