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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,365.29, 17,011.58 and 6,087.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,365.29, 17,011.58 and 6,087.15 is: 9,111.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,365.29 : 17,011.58 = 6,087.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,365.29/17,011.58 = 6,087.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,365.29x = 17,011.58 × 6,087.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,365.29x = 103,552,008.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,552,008.76/11,365.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,111.25

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