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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,029.50, 15,220.71 and 6,061.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,029.50, 15,220.71 and 6,061.50 is: 8,364.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,029.50 : 15,220.71 = 6,061.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,029.50/15,220.71 = 6,061.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,029.50x = 15,220.71 × 6,061.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,029.50x = 92,260,333.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,260,333.67/11,029.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,364.87

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