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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,014.08, 15,199.68 and 6,046.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,014.08, 15,199.68 and 6,046.08 is: 8,343.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,014.08 : 15,199.68 = 6,046.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,014.08/15,199.68 = 6,046.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,014.08x = 15,199.68 × 6,046.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,014.08x = 91,898,481.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,898,481.25/11,014.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,343.73

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