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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,056.53, 15,258.28 and 6,021.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,056.53, 15,258.28 and 6,021.02 is: 8,309.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,056.53 : 15,258.28 = 6,021.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,056.53/15,258.28 = 6,021.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,056.53x = 15,258.28 × 6,021.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,056.53x = 91,870,409.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,870,409.05/11,056.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,309.15

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