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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,049.95, 15,248.93 and 6,014.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,049.95, 15,248.93 and 6,014.12 is: 8,299.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,049.95 : 15,248.93 = 6,014.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,049.95/15,248.93 = 6,014.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,049.95x = 15,248.93 × 6,014.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,049.95x = 91,708,788.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,708,788.58/11,049.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,299.47

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