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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,048.76, 15,247.50 and 6,013.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,048.76, 15,247.50 and 6,013.08 is: 8,298.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,048.76 : 15,247.50 = 6,013.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,048.76/15,247.50 = 6,013.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,048.76x = 15,247.50 × 6,013.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,048.76x = 91,684,437.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,684,437.30/11,048.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,298.17

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