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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,055.48, 15,256.14 and 6,019.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,055.48, 15,256.14 and 6,019.56 is: 8,306.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,055.48 : 15,256.14 = 6,019.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,055.48/15,256.14 = 6,019.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,055.48x = 15,256.14 × 6,019.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,055.48x = 91,835,250.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,835,250.10/11,055.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,306.76

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