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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,017.72, 15,204.66 and 6,049.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,017.72, 15,204.66 and 6,049.72 is: 8,348.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,017.72 : 15,204.66 = 6,049.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,017.72/15,204.66 = 6,049.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,017.72x = 15,204.66 × 6,049.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,017.72x = 91,983,935.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,983,935.70/11,017.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,348.73

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