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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,047.76, 15,246.12 and 6,012.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,047.76, 15,246.12 and 6,012.08 is: 8,296.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,047.76 : 15,246.12 = 6,012.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,047.76/15,246.12 = 6,012.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,047.76x = 15,246.12 × 6,012.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,047.76x = 91,660,893.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,660,893.13/11,047.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,296.79

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