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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,047.89, 15,245.84 and 6,012.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,047.89, 15,245.84 and 6,012.13 is: 8,296.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,047.89 : 15,245.84 = 6,012.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,047.89/15,245.84 = 6,012.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,047.89x = 15,245.84 × 6,012.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,047.89x = 91,659,948.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,659,948.95/11,047.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,296.60

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