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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,056.65, 15,258.45 and 6,021.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,056.65, 15,258.45 and 6,021.15 is: 8,309.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,056.65 : 15,258.45 = 6,021.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,056.65/15,258.45 = 6,021.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,056.65x = 15,258.45 × 6,021.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,056.65x = 91,873,416.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,873,416.22/11,056.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,309.34

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