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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,051.55, 15,251.15 and 6,015.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,051.55, 15,251.15 and 6,015.76 is: 8,301.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,051.55 : 15,251.15 = 6,015.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,051.55/15,251.15 = 6,015.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,051.55x = 15,251.15 × 6,015.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,051.55x = 91,747,235.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,747,235.04/11,051.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,301.75

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