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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,046.85, 15,244.72 and 6,011.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,046.85, 15,244.72 and 6,011.11 is: 8,295.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,046.85 : 15,244.72 = 6,011.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,046.85/15,244.72 = 6,011.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,046.85x = 15,244.72 × 6,011.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,046.85x = 91,637,582.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,637,582.56/11,046.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,295.36

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