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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,051.82, 15,251.47 and 6,015.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,051.82, 15,251.47 and 6,015.94 is: 8,301.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,051.82 : 15,251.47 = 6,015.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,051.82/15,251.47 = 6,015.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,051.82x = 15,251.47 × 6,015.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,051.82x = 91,751,875.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,751,875.26/11,051.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,301.97

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