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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,055.64, 15,256.74 and 6,020.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,055.64, 15,256.74 and 6,020.14 is: 8,307.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,055.64 : 15,256.74 = 6,020.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,055.64/15,256.74 = 6,020.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,055.64x = 15,256.74 × 6,020.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,055.64x = 91,847,710.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,847,710.74/11,055.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,307.77

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