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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,057.57, 15,259.27 and 6,021.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,057.57, 15,259.27 and 6,021.82 is: 8,310.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,057.57 : 15,259.27 = 6,021.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,057.57/15,259.27 = 6,021.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,057.57x = 15,259.27 × 6,021.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,057.57x = 91,888,577.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,888,577.27/11,057.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,310.02

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