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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,047.29, 15,245.42 and 6,011.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,047.29, 15,245.42 and 6,011.61 is: 8,296.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,047.29 : 15,245.42 = 6,011.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,047.29/15,245.42 = 6,011.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,047.29x = 15,245.42 × 6,011.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,047.29x = 91,649,489.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,649,489.27/11,047.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,296.11

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