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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,057.63, 15,259.22 and 6,021.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,057.63, 15,259.22 and 6,021.74 is: 8,309.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,057.63 : 15,259.22 = 6,021.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,057.63/15,259.22 = 6,021.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,057.63x = 15,259.22 × 6,021.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,057.63x = 91,886,949.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,886,949.04/11,057.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,309.83

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