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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,060.31, 15,263.10 and 6,024.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,060.31, 15,263.10 and 6,024.52 is: 8,313.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,060.31 : 15,263.10 = 6,024.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,060.31/15,263.10 = 6,024.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,060.31x = 15,263.10 × 6,024.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,060.31x = 91,952,784.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,952,784.44/11,060.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,313.76

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