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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,048.83, 15,247.50 and 6,013.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,048.83, 15,247.50 and 6,013.16 is: 8,298.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,048.83 : 15,247.50 = 6,013.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,048.83/15,247.50 = 6,013.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,048.83x = 15,247.50 × 6,013.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,048.83x = 91,685,580.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,685,580.86/11,048.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,298.22

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