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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,051.64, 15,251.22 and 6,016.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,051.64, 15,251.22 and 6,016.14 is: 8,302.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,051.64 : 15,251.22 = 6,016.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,051.64/15,251.22 = 6,016.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,051.64x = 15,251.22 × 6,016.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,051.64x = 91,753,474.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,753,474.69/11,051.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,302.25

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