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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,059.49, 15,261.57 and 6,023.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,059.49, 15,261.57 and 6,023.59 is: 8,312.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,059.49 : 15,261.57 = 6,023.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,059.49/15,261.57 = 6,023.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,059.49x = 15,261.57 × 6,023.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,059.49x = 91,929,402.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,929,402.28/11,059.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,312.26

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