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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,050.23, 15,249.35 and 6,014.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,050.23, 15,249.35 and 6,014.45 is: 8,299.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,050.23 : 15,249.35 = 6,014.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,050.23/15,249.35 = 6,014.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,050.23x = 15,249.35 × 6,014.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,050.23x = 91,716,346.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,716,346.79/11,050.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,299.95

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