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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,030, 15,221.52 and 6,062

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,030, 15,221.52 and 6,062 is: 8,365.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,030 : 15,221.52 = 6,062 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,030/15,221.52 = 6,062/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,030x = 15,221.52 × 6,062
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,030x = 92,272,854.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,272,854.24/11,030
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,365.63

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