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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,052.18, 15,251.70 and 6,016.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,052.18, 15,251.70 and 6,016.28 is: 8,302.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,052.18 : 15,251.70 = 6,016.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,052.18/15,251.70 = 6,016.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,052.18x = 15,251.70 × 6,016.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,052.18x = 91,758,497.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,758,497.68/11,052.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,302.30

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