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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,048.61, 15,247.10 and 6,012.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,048.61, 15,247.10 and 6,012.82 is: 8,297.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,048.61 : 15,247.10 = 6,012.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,048.61/15,247.10 = 6,012.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,048.61x = 15,247.10 × 6,012.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,048.61x = 91,678,067.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,678,067.82/11,048.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,297.70

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