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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,023.38, 15,212.26 and 6,055.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,023.38, 15,212.26 and 6,055.38 is: 8,356.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,023.38 : 15,212.26 = 6,055.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,023.38/15,212.26 = 6,055.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,023.38x = 15,212.26 × 6,055.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,023.38x = 92,115,938.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,115,938.90/11,023.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,356.42

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