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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,060.29, 15,263.55 and 6,024.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,060.29, 15,263.55 and 6,024.70 is: 8,314.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,060.29 : 15,263.55 = 6,024.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,060.29/15,263.55 = 6,024.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,060.29x = 15,263.55 × 6,024.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,060.29x = 91,958,309.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,958,309.69/11,060.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,314.28

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