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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,027.63, 15,218.12 and 6,059.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,027.63, 15,218.12 and 6,059.63 is: 8,362.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,027.63 : 15,218.12 = 6,059.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,027.63/15,218.12 = 6,059.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,027.63x = 15,218.12 × 6,059.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,027.63x = 92,216,115.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,216,115.55/11,027.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,362.28

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