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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,027.25, 15,217.61 and 6,059.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,027.25, 15,217.61 and 6,059.25 is: 8,361.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,027.25 : 15,217.61 = 6,059.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,027.25/15,217.61 = 6,059.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,027.25x = 15,217.61 × 6,059.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,027.25x = 92,207,273.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,207,273.10/11,027.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,361.77

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