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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,049.74, 15,248.40 and 6,013.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,049.74, 15,248.40 and 6,013.98 is: 8,299.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,049.74 : 15,248.40 = 6,013.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,049.74/15,248.40 = 6,013.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,049.74x = 15,248.40 × 6,013.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,049.74x = 91,703,466.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,703,466.32/11,049.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,299.15

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