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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,046.16, 15,243.96 and 6,010.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,046.16, 15,243.96 and 6,010.72 is: 8,294.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,046.16 : 15,243.96 = 6,010.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,046.16/15,243.96 = 6,010.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,046.16x = 15,243.96 × 6,010.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,046.16x = 91,627,175.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,627,175.25/11,046.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,294.93

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