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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,051.66, 15,251.67 and 6,016.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,051.66, 15,251.67 and 6,016.29 is: 8,302.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,051.66 : 15,251.67 = 6,016.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,051.66/15,251.67 = 6,016.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,051.66x = 15,251.67 × 6,016.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,051.66x = 91,758,469.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,758,469.70/11,051.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,302.69

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