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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,026, 15,215.96 and 6,058

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,026, 15,215.96 and 6,058 is: 8,360.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,026 : 15,215.96 = 6,058 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,026/15,215.96 = 6,058/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,026x = 15,215.96 × 6,058
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,026x = 92,178,285.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,178,285.68/11,026
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,360.08

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