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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,050.98, 15,250.38 and 6,015.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,050.98, 15,250.38 and 6,015.20 is: 8,300.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,050.98 : 15,250.38 = 6,015.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,050.98/15,250.38 = 6,015.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,050.98x = 15,250.38 × 6,015.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,050.98x = 91,734,085.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,734,085.78/11,050.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,300.99

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