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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,059.75, 15,262.32 and 6,023.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,059.75, 15,262.32 and 6,023.95 is: 8,312.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,059.75 : 15,262.32 = 6,023.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,059.75/15,262.32 = 6,023.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,059.75x = 15,262.32 × 6,023.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,059.75x = 91,939,522.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,939,522.85/11,059.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,312.98

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