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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,058.82, 15,261.57 and 6,023.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,058.82, 15,261.57 and 6,023.14 is: 8,312.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,058.82 : 15,261.57 = 6,023.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,058.82/15,261.57 = 6,023.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,058.82x = 15,261.57 × 6,023.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,058.82x = 91,922,534.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,922,534.58/11,058.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,312.15

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