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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,016, 15,202.08 and 6,048

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,016, 15,202.08 and 6,048 is: 8,346.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,016 : 15,202.08 = 6,048 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,016/15,202.08 = 6,048/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,016x = 15,202.08 × 6,048
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,016x = 91,942,179.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,942,179.84/11,016
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,346.24

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