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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,057.58, 15,259.23 and 6,021.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,057.58, 15,259.23 and 6,021.89 is: 8,310.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,057.58 : 15,259.23 = 6,021.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,057.58/15,259.23 = 6,021.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,057.58x = 15,259.23 × 6,021.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,057.58x = 91,889,385.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,889,385.47/11,057.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,310.08

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