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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,046.54, 15,243.84 and 6,010.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,046.54, 15,243.84 and 6,010.62 is: 8,294.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,046.54 : 15,243.84 = 6,010.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,046.54/15,243.84 = 6,010.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,046.54x = 15,243.84 × 6,010.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,046.54x = 91,624,929.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,624,929.58/11,046.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,294.45

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