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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,046.62, 15,244.16 and 6,010.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,046.62, 15,244.16 and 6,010.88 is: 8,294.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,046.62 : 15,244.16 = 6,010.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,046.62/15,244.16 = 6,010.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,046.62x = 15,244.16 × 6,010.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,046.62x = 91,630,710.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,630,710.19/11,046.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,294.91

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