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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,017, 15,203.46 and 6,049

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,017, 15,203.46 and 6,049 is: 8,347.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,017 : 15,203.46 = 6,049 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,017/15,203.46 = 6,049/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,017x = 15,203.46 × 6,049
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,017x = 91,965,729.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,965,729.54/11,017
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,347.62

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