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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,049.63, 15,248.49 and 6,081.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,049.63, 15,248.49 and 6,081.63 is: 8,392.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,049.63 : 15,248.49 = 6,081.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,049.63/15,248.49 = 6,081.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,049.63x = 15,248.49 × 6,081.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,049.63x = 92,735,674.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,735,674.24/11,049.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,392.65

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