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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,256.84, 16,890.12 and 6,061.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,256.84, 16,890.12 and 6,061.68 is: 9,095.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,256.84 : 16,890.12 = 6,061.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,256.84/16,890.12 = 6,061.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,256.84x = 16,890.12 × 6,061.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,256.84x = 102,382,502.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,382,502.60/11,256.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,095.14

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