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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,059.52, 15,261.76 and 6,023.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,059.52, 15,261.76 and 6,023.60 is: 8,312.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,059.52 : 15,261.76 = 6,023.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,059.52/15,261.76 = 6,023.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,059.52x = 15,261.76 × 6,023.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,059.52x = 91,930,737.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,930,737.54/11,059.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,312.36

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