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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,059.76, 15,261.94 and 6,023.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,059.76, 15,261.94 and 6,023.96 is: 8,312.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,059.76 : 15,261.94 = 6,023.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,059.76/15,261.94 = 6,023.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,059.76x = 15,261.94 × 6,023.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,059.76x = 91,937,247.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,937,247.30/11,059.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,312.77

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