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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,055.57, 15,256.26 and 6,019.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,055.57, 15,256.26 and 6,019.62 is: 8,306.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,055.57 : 15,256.26 = 6,019.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,055.57/15,256.26 = 6,019.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,055.57x = 15,256.26 × 6,019.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,055.57x = 91,836,887.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,836,887.82/11,055.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,306.84

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