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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,049.38, 15,247.68 and 6,013.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,049.38, 15,247.68 and 6,013.61 is: 8,298.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,049.38 : 15,247.68 = 6,013.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,049.38/15,247.68 = 6,013.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,049.38x = 15,247.68 × 6,013.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,049.38x = 91,693,559.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,693,559.31/11,049.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,298.53

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