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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,050.22, 15,249.06 and 6,014.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,050.22, 15,249.06 and 6,014.31 is: 8,299.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,050.22 : 15,249.06 = 6,014.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,050.22/15,249.06 = 6,014.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,050.22x = 15,249.06 × 6,014.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,050.22x = 91,712,574.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,712,574.05/11,050.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,299.62

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