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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,029, 15,220.14 and 6,061

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,029, 15,220.14 and 6,061 is: 8,364.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,029 : 15,220.14 = 6,061 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,029/15,220.14 = 6,061/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,029x = 15,220.14 × 6,061
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,029x = 92,249,268.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,249,268.54/11,029
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,364.25

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