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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,047.74, 15,245.22 and 6,011.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,047.74, 15,245.22 and 6,011.94 is: 8,296.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,047.74 : 15,245.22 = 6,011.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,047.74/15,245.22 = 6,011.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,047.74x = 15,245.22 × 6,011.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,047.74x = 91,653,347.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,653,347.93/11,047.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,296.12

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