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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,047.54, 15,245.93 and 6,012.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,047.54, 15,245.93 and 6,012.09 is: 8,296.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,047.54 : 15,245.93 = 6,012.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,047.54/15,245.93 = 6,012.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,047.54x = 15,245.93 × 6,012.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,047.54x = 91,659,887.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,659,887.99/11,047.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,296.86

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