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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,259.81, 16,876.76 and 6,054.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,259.81, 16,876.76 and 6,054.75 is: 9,075.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,259.81 : 16,876.76 = 6,054.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,259.81/16,876.76 = 6,054.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,259.81x = 16,876.76 × 6,054.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,259.81x = 102,184,532.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,184,532.34/11,259.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,075.16

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