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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,059.29, 15,261.39 and 6,023.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,059.29, 15,261.39 and 6,023.43 is: 8,312.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,059.29 : 15,261.39 = 6,023.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,059.29/15,261.39 = 6,023.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,059.29x = 15,261.39 × 6,023.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,059.29x = 91,925,914.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,925,914.37/11,059.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,312.10

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