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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,047.22, 15,244.69 and 6,011.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,047.22, 15,244.69 and 6,011.46 is: 8,295.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,047.22 : 15,244.69 = 6,011.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,047.22/15,244.69 = 6,011.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,047.22x = 15,244.69 × 6,011.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,047.22x = 91,642,844.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,642,844.15/11,047.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,295.56

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