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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,023.52, 15,212.80 and 6,055.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,023.52, 15,212.80 and 6,055.52 is: 8,356.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,023.52 : 15,212.80 = 6,055.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,023.52/15,212.80 = 6,055.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,023.52x = 15,212.80 × 6,055.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,023.52x = 92,121,414.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,121,414.66/11,023.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,356.81

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