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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,256.92, 16,870.70 and 6,056.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,256.92, 16,870.70 and 6,056.68 is: 9,077.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,256.92 : 16,870.70 = 6,056.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,256.92/16,870.70 = 6,056.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,256.92x = 16,870.70 × 6,056.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,256.92x = 102,180,431.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,180,431.28/11,256.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,077.12

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