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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,016.72, 15,203.28 and 6,048.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,016.72, 15,203.28 and 6,048.72 is: 8,347.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,016.72 : 15,203.28 = 6,048.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,016.72/15,203.28 = 6,048.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,016.72x = 15,203.28 × 6,048.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,016.72x = 91,960,383.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,960,383.80/11,016.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,347.35

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