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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,049.92, 15,248.58 and 6,014.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,049.92, 15,248.58 and 6,014.06 is: 8,299.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,049.92 : 15,248.58 = 6,014.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,049.92/15,248.58 = 6,014.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,049.92x = 15,248.58 × 6,014.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,049.92x = 91,705,875.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,705,875.03/11,049.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,299.23

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