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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,050.73, 15,250.34 and 6,015.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,050.73, 15,250.34 and 6,015.28 is: 8,301.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,050.73 : 15,250.34 = 6,015.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,050.73/15,250.34 = 6,015.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,050.73x = 15,250.34 × 6,015.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,050.73x = 91,735,054.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,735,054.18/11,050.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,301.26

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