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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,051.84, 15,251.55 and 6,016.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,051.84, 15,251.55 and 6,016.10 is: 8,302.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,051.84 : 15,251.55 = 6,016.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,051.84/15,251.55 = 6,016.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,051.84x = 15,251.55 × 6,016.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,051.84x = 91,754,773.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,754,773.70/11,051.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,302.22

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