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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,060.40, 15,263.52 and 6,024.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,060.40, 15,263.52 and 6,024.72 is: 8,314.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,060.40 : 15,263.52 = 6,024.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,060.40/15,263.52 = 6,024.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,060.40x = 15,263.52 × 6,024.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,060.40x = 91,958,434.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,958,434.21/11,060.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,314.21

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