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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,048.05, 15,246.62 and 6,012.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,048.05, 15,246.62 and 6,012.59 is: 8,297.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,048.05 : 15,246.62 = 6,012.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,048.05/15,246.62 = 6,012.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,048.05x = 15,246.62 × 6,012.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,048.05x = 91,671,674.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,671,674.95/11,048.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,297.55

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