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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,046.79, 15,244.50 and 6,011.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,046.79, 15,244.50 and 6,011.03 is: 8,295.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,046.79 : 15,244.50 = 6,011.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,046.79/15,244.50 = 6,011.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,046.79x = 15,244.50 × 6,011.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,046.79x = 91,635,207.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,635,207.49/11,046.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,295.19

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