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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,023, 15,212.70 and 6,055.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,023, 15,212.70 and 6,055.96 is: 8,357.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,023 : 15,212.70 = 6,055.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,023/15,212.70 = 6,055.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,023x = 15,212.70 × 6,055.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,023x = 92,127,502.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,127,502.69/11,023
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,357.75

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