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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,051.92, 15,251.97 and 6,016.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,051.92, 15,251.97 and 6,016.47 is: 8,302.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,051.92 : 15,251.97 = 6,016.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,051.92/15,251.97 = 6,016.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,051.92x = 15,251.97 × 6,016.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,051.92x = 91,763,019.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,763,019.95/11,051.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,302.91

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