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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,029.25, 15,220.38 and 6,061.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,029.25, 15,220.38 and 6,061.25 is: 8,364.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,029.25 : 15,220.38 = 6,061.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,029.25/15,220.38 = 6,061.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,029.25x = 15,220.38 × 6,061.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,029.25x = 92,254,528.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,254,528.28/11,029.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,364.53

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